NEW DELHI: 19 more have tested positive for Omicron in the country. With this, the cases have crossed 200. The disease was confirmed in 12 states so far. There are more than ten cases in seven states including Kerala.

77 have cured of the disease. Meantime, the expert panel said there is no evidence of a serious transmission of Omicron. Maharashtra and Delhi have reported the highest number of cases. The country is on high alert in the wake of the cases increasing.

The states have also tightened restrictions. Night curfew has been extended in Gujarat The night curfew in eight cities in the state has been extended to December 31. Hotels are allowed only 75% of the seating capacity.

One died of Omicron in Texas, USA. He died on Monday, informed health department of Harris County.