New omicron sub-strain has doctors concerned about the start of a fourth wave in India

Omicron sub-strain XBB 1.16.1 spreads in India: Experts warn of a 4th wave

Currently, India is reporting 1 lakh cases every day. Out of these cases, about 1200 cases are of the new variant.

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Omicron is spreading at a rapid rate, almost five times quicker than its previous variants. This has alarmed countries around the world. However, many assumptions, speculations and facts have surfaced about the new coronavirus variant.

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Specifically mentioning Punjab and Goa, the poll panel has directed NCB to ensure “zero influence of drugs on elections,” said sources.

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India has reported 578 cases of the new highly contagious Covid strain in the last 24 hours.

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In the meeting, the election commission of India will examine the Covid situation in the country as well as the need for stringent safety protocols during the upcoming polls in the five states.

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Assembly elections in five states- Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur are scheduled to be held in early 2022 (February-March). During the same period, Omicron-led third wave is likely to peak in India.

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The meeting also comes in response to a request from the Allahabad High Court to postpone the state elections due to the threat of a third wave of covid infection likely to be triggered by Omicron.

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