Coronavirus Omicron News Highlights 2 January 2022: Telangana logs 5 new Omicron cases, tally rises to 84
Coronavirus Updates today on 2 January 2022: The Hans India blog provides you the latest coronavirus Omicron cases news from India, Telangana, Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh. You can find all the Live News updates from India and abroad as they break. Check for the latest news here.
Coronavirus in India: India reported 27,553 new COVID-19 cases and 284 deaths in the last 24 hours, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday.
According to the ministry, the number of Omicron infections stands at 1,525 and it has spread to 23 states. Maharashtra is the worst-affected state with 460 cases, followed by Delhi with 351.
Coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh: Andhra Pradesh reported 166 fresh cases taking the total tally to 20,77,486 cases across the state. While coming to fatalities, two new deaths registered in the last twenty four hours with one in Nellore and Krishna taking total toll to 14,497.
On the other hand, as many as 130 new patients were cured in the last twenty four hours taking the total recoveries to 20,61,729 and there are currently 1260 active cases.
Coronavirus in Telangana: Telangana on Sunday reported 274 new COVID-19 cases, pushing the tally to 6,82,489, while the death toll rose to 4,030 with one more fatality.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) accounted for the most cases with 212, followed by Ranga Reddy (18) district, the bulletin said, providing details as of 5.30 pm on Sunday.
Five more Omicron cases have been recorded in Telangana, taking the total number of cases of the new coronavirus variant in the state to 84, the state health department said on Sunday.
Coronavirus in Italy: Italy reported 61,046 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday, following 141,262 the day before, the health ministry said, reflecting a steep drop in the number of tests.
Covid cases in UK: UK reported 1,37,583 new Covid cases in 24 hours
Coronavirus in Telangana: Telangana on Sunday reported 274 new COVID-19 cases, pushing the tally to 6,82,489, while the death toll rose to 4,030 with one more fatality.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) accounted for the most cases with 212, followed by Ranga Reddy (18) district, the bulletin said, providing details as of 5.30 pm on Sunday.
Hyderabad News: Thousands thronged at Nehru Zoological Park on Sunday without social distence no fear of OMICRON in Hyderabad.
Omicron cases in Telangana: 5 more Omicron cases reported in Telangana. State's tally now stands at 84.
Chhattisgarh Health Minister TS Singh Deo tests positive for Covid.
Coronavirus in Assam: Assam reports 156 new COVID19 cases, 100 recoveries, and no deaths in the last 24 hours
Total cases: 6,21,071
Total recoveries: 6,12,585
Death toll: 6,165
Active cases: 974
Covid Vaccination: A total of 6,79,064 teenagers between the age of 15-18 registered for vaccination on CoWIN app so far
Vaccination for the 15-18 age group will begin from January 3
Telangana News: Osmania University to institute Vice Chancellor’s Research Award
The Osmania University with a purpose to encourage the University faculty to excel in Research & Development, University has decided to institute the “Vice Chancellor’s Research Award” from the year 2021 onwards. The Annual Award carries a Citation, a Certificate and a cash prize for the teacher Awardee.
Telangana News: TRS party calls for a week-long Rythu Bandhu celebrations
Marking the occasion of crediting of Rs 50,000 Crores into the accounts of farmers, from the time of introducing the Rythu Bandhu scheme until January 10th, the TRS Party has called for a week-long celebration in the State starting from January 3rd to January 10th.