Omicron Cases in India: State-Wise Count and Latest Updates (Jan 2022)

Omicron Cases in India

As of January 27, 2022, India has reported 627 deaths and 3,47,443 recoveries, with active cases declining to 21.05 lakh (21,05,611). On this date, India recorded 2.85 lakh new Covid-19 cases, reflecting a daily positivity rate of 16.16%. Total recoveries reached 3,80,24,771, marking a recovery rate of 93.60%. Omicron’s high transmissibility—estimated to be 1.5-2 times greater than Delta—has led to a rapid surge in infections globally, with a 2-3 times higher risk of reinfection or breakthrough cases in vaccinated individuals.

Omicron Cases in India- State wise List

India recorded 2,85,914 new Covid-19 cases and 665 deaths over the past 24 hours. For a detailed breakdown of state-wise Omicron cases in India, please refer to the table below. Recent data from major metro cities includes 1,858 cases in Mumbai, 7,498 in Delhi, 22,427 in Bengaluru, 654 in Kolkata, and 5,973 in Chennai. Review the updated state-specific data in the table below for the latest trends.

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Following the detection of the Omicron variant, authorities have urged calm and vigilance. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has emphasized the importance of social distancing and consistent mask usage to curb transmission. Expert projections from IIT scientist Manindra Agarwal suggested that while a third wave could peak by February, it would likely be milder than the second wave, with estimated daily cases ranging between 1-1.5 lakh.

States across India have intensified vaccination drives, surveillance, and containment strategies. The Tamil Nadu government has launched door-to-door vaccination campaigns, while Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai confirmed the state's readiness to manage the variant. Nationally, the Centre has implemented stringent screening protocols for international arrivals at airports to minimize the risk of imported cases.

What is Omicron?

First reported to the WHO on November 24, 2021, by South Africa, the Omicron variant is a rapidly spreading strain of SARS-CoV-2. Classified as a "variant of concern," it is named after the fifteenth letter of the Greek alphabet. The variant features over 30 mutations in the spike protein, which is the primary component used by the virus to infect host cells and the main target for the body’s immune system.

Omicron Symptoms

To date, there are no reports of unusual or severe clinical outcomes associated with the Omicron variant. Patients who tested positive have primarily exhibited mild symptoms, including sore throat, body aches, and fatigue.