According to Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain, three of the 34 Omicron-positive patients diagnosed at the Lok Nayak Hospital had no travel history. “Three such instances have been recorded who have not travelled, they may or may not have come in contact with others having travel history overseas,” Jain said when asked if any Omicron positive cases have been reported from those who do not have a travel history abroad.
Meanwhile, according to statistics given by the Union Health Ministry, the total number of cases of the novel Omicron strain of COVID-19 documented in the national capital has risen to 54. According to the government, the number of new Covid strain cases in the country has surpassed 200. Seventy-seven patients have recovered or relocated, At Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya in East Delhi, the health minister launched an upgraded life support ambulance service.