India's first two Omicron cases detected in Karnataka: What we know so far

Three primary contacts and two secondary contacts of one of the two patients tested positive between Nov 22 and 25, says Bengaluru civic body

Union Health Ministry on Thursday said two cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus have been reported in the country so far. Both cases are from Karnataka. Both the patients are men aged 66 years and 46 years with mild symptoms. Severe symptoms have not been noted, said Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Union Health Ministry.

All primary, secondary contacts of both Omicron cases detected in Karnataka have been traced and are being tested and they are under monitoring. The protocol is being followed, added Agarwal. 373 cases of Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 have been detected in 29 nations so far, the