India records 2 infection cases of omicron variant

Two infected with the omicron strain have been identified in the Indian state of Karnataka, Report informs, referring to The Times of India.

A 46-year-old male and a 66-year-old male were those who contracted the variant. Addressing a media briefing joint secretary of the union health ministry, Lav Agarwal said all primary and secondary contacts of the two infected persons from Karnataka have been identified and they are being monitored and Covid-protocols are being followed.