Omicron Variant
COVID-19 cases rise across India: Noida reports 19 active infections; Kerala’s count hits 519, three deaths | 10 updates
India is seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases across states, particularly driven by Omicron variants. Kerala has the highest active cases at 519. Health authorities emphasize vigilance and caution as more cases are reported, including in Noida and Agra.
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Scientists say that people in India have developed hybrid immunity (due to vaccination and natural infection), therefore, the present covid variants will not be able to cause hospitalization and severity as it is mild in nature.
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The slowdown has caused a corresponding decline in hospital admissions, though experts caution that elderly individuals or those with pre-existing conditions remain susceptible.
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