Two new Omicron cases reported in Delhi today, case tally reached to 24, said Delhi Health Department. Out of these 24 patients, 12 have been discharged and 12 are under treatment, added the Health department, as reported by ANI.
In view of increasing cases of COVID-19's Omicron variant in the city, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority along with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other important officials of the government will hold a review meeting on Monday at 11.30 am, said an official notification by DDMA.
This meeting will be held through video conferencing, Lt Governor Anil Baijal will preside over the meeting, added the notification.
The discussion will be held in the meeting regarding the increasing cases of Omicron in Delhi and the current situation of COVID-19 will be reviewed in the meeting, as per the notification.
Health Minister Satyendar Jain, NITI Aayog member VK Paul and Delhi Chief Secretary Vijay Dev and all-important officers of the Health Department of the Delhi Government will be present in the meeting.
The Delhi government on Saturday converted four private hospitals into dedicated centres for the treatment of the new COVID-19 variant Omicron.
These four hospitals are Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Max Hospital in Saket, Fortis Hospital in Vasant Kunj and Batra Hospital in the Tughlakabad area of the national capital.
India has so far reported over 100 cases of the Omicron.
(with inputs from agencies)
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