‘Omicron’ bomb explodes in Delhi, 4 new patients found, 6 people infected so far, 45 cases across the country

The cases of Omicron, a new variant of the corona virus, are increasing in the capital Delhi. The Omicron variant has been confirmed in four more patients, taking the total number of cases here to 6. All these six patients have mild symptoms and one of them has also recovered, but 5 patients are still hospitalized. With this, the total number of patients across the country has now reached 45.

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Tuesday that so far 6 people have been found infected with the Omicron variant in Delhi, out of which 1 patient has recovered and gone home. All Omicron cases have been found in people who have come from abroad, all cases are stable and the situation is currently under control. Jain informed that at present 35 Kovid infected patients and 3 suspected cases are admitted in LNJP Hospital. Delhi government is monitoring the situation.

A total of 74 people who came from abroad were admitted to LNJP from Delhi Airport so far, out of which 36 have been discharged, 38 patients are hospitalized now. Of these, 35 are corona patients, out of which 5 are Omicron positive and 3 are suspects. One Omicron infected has been discharged from the hospital.

Four new Omicron cases detected, taking the total number of cases to 6. Of the 6 cases, 1 patient has been discharged from the hospital. Currently, 35 Covid positive patients & 3 suspected cases admitted to LNJP hospital: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Omicron cases pic.twitter.com/Bwlz15YVCI

— ANI (@ANI) December 14, 2021

Delhi’s first Omicron patient was discharged from LNJP Hospital, officials said on Tuesday. The 37-year-old, a resident of Ranchi, had come from Tanzania to Doha and from there to Delhi on a Qatar Airways flight on December 2. He stayed in Johannesburg, South Africa for a week and had mild symptoms. Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital has been designated to treat patients infected with the new Omicron variant of COVID-19.

Let us inform that, in view of the prevention of the spread of the new variant of the corona virus, Omicron Variant, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday that if needed, his government can also ban the organization of programs related to Christmas and New Year. Is. However, he clarified that no such measures are required in view of the present situation.

Kejriwal on Monday said that the Delhi government is fully prepared to deal with the Omicron variant of the virus and is constantly in touch with experts on the issue. So far two patients of Omicron variant have been reported in Delhi. The Chief Minister said that if needed, we will impose restrictions. There is currently no need for restrictions. We are in constant touch with experts and if there is a need to impose any restrictions for the safety of Delhiites, we will do so.

He said that the government is fully prepared. I have done many review meetings regarding oxygen supply, beds and medicines. We don’t want an Omicron crisis in Delhi, but we are ready if something like this happens.