As Omicron spreads in India, mass gatherings spark fears of another wave of Covid-19
In the past week, India's Omicron case numbers have more than tripled, with 781 infections now recorded, compared to 236 last Tuesday.It may not seem that many in a nation of 1.3 billion people, but the variant's rapid spread in other countries -- several of which are now seeing dramatic surges -- is enough to make health experts nervous. And the real number of Omicron cases is likely higher than official figures due to insufficient testing.
All mass gatherings in the state of Karnataka have been completely banned until January 2. In Haryana state, only fully vaccinated people will be allowed into public spaces like markets, bars, restaurants, cinemas and bus stations, from January 1. And Uttar Pradesh, the country's most populous state, has imposed a nighttime curfew.Some health experts and authorities fear these precautions won't be enough.
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