Omicron Coronavirus in India News Updates | December 29, 2021

AP reports 10 more Omicron cases, taking its tally to 16.

Covid-19 negative certificate or double vaccination certificate will be made mandatory for attending functions on 31st December in the state, orders to be issued soon: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

Delta, Alaska cancel hundreds of flights due to bad weather, Omicron cases

US carriers Delta Air Lines and Alaska Air Group cancelled hundreds of flights on Tuesday due to adverse weather conditions and rising cases of the Omicron variant. Total cancellations, into, or out of the United States stood at 1,034, with 2,694 flights delayed, marking the fifth day of flight cancellations, reported Reuters.

Bengaluru Live Updates: Over 92% eligible population in the city has received the 1st dose vaccination & nearly 72% has taken the 2nd dose. We're now gearing up for vaccination of 15-18-yr olds, healthcare & frontline workers& seniors: BBMP Commissioner Gaurav Gupta

Tamil Nadu Live Updates: Chennai Police has put restrictions on New Year's celebrations in hotels and public places. On 31st December, CM MK Stalin will hold a review meeting on the COVID19 situation in the State: Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian in Chennai

Omicron in Tamil Nadu Live Updates: Till now, 45 people detected Omicron positive in the State. All these patients are asymptomatic and had received both doses of the COVID19 vaccine: Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian in Chennai

Delhi News: With rising Covid19 cases amid increasing Omicron threat, city buses run at 50% seating capacity

A rapid growth of Omicron could result in large numbers of hospitalisations, particularly amongst unvaccinated groups & cause widespread disruption to health systems & other critical services: WHO

WHO warns that Omicron variant could lead to overwhelmed healthcare systems.

UK's daily Covid infections hit record high of 1,29,471.