India reported 37,379 fresh COVID cases, 11,007 recoveries, and 124 deaths in the last 24 hours.
1,892 cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus detected across 23 states, Union Territories so far, Union health ministry informed on Tuesday.
Amid rising Covid-19 cases, the Punjab government has imposed a night curfew in the state from 10 pm to 5 am. Among other restrictions, bars, cinemas halls, malls, restaurants and spas will be allowed to operate at 50 per cent capacity, subject to staff being fully vaccinated. Whereas, gyms and sports complexes will remain closed.
India recorded 37,379 fresh Covid-19 cases and 124 deaths in the 24 hours ending 9 am Tuesday. With 11,007 recoveries, the active cases in the country stood at 1,71,830.
According to the Union Ministry of Health, the Omicron tally has touched 1,892, with the highest number of cases in Maharashtra (568). Delhi has reported 382 cases of the new variant, followed by Kerala (185), Rajasthan (174) and Gujarat (152).