422 Omicron cases detected in India, most in Maharashtra, followed by Delhi

The number of cases of fast-spreading Omicron variant has risen to 422 in India, with Maharashtra reporting the most number of infections. At least 130 have recovered, the Health Ministry said this morning.

Maharashtra – which also has reported the most number of coronavirus cases – has 108 cases of the new variant. The western state is followed by Delhi, which has 79 cases. Gujarat has 43 cases and Telangana 41.