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Number of active cases in Delhi are 39,873

A health official takes swab sample of a person on a street for COVID-19 test, amid concern over rising Omicron cases, in New Delhi (Photo: PTI)

Omicron

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	<strong>Live news updates:&nbsp;</strong>India recorded on Friday 117,100 new cases of Covid-19, breaching the 100,000-mark for daily tally of infections and the most since early June.<br />
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		The health ministry also reported 302 new deaths, taking the total to 483,178. Total infections stand at 35.23 million, as the Omicron variant overtakes Delta in the cities and climbs to 3,007 in total.<br />
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			The Supreme Court on Friday ordered that travel records about Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s Punjab visit be preserved, responding to a petition by a Delhi-based lawyers group that blames the state government for a security breach.</div>
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LIVE: 17,335 new Covid cases in Delhi in 24 hours; 20,971 in Mumbai

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35 athletes at SAI Bengaluru isolated after testing Covid-19 positive

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	Thirty-five junior athletes at the Sports Authority of India&#39;s Bengaluru facility, who are participating in various national events, have tested positive for Covid-19, sources in the SAI said.<br />
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	The revelation prompted the SAI Bengaluru to set up a committee of doctors to conduct tests and ensure the standard operating procedure (SOP) is followed on the campus.</p>

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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COVID19?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COVID19</a> | Assam reports 1,167 new cases, 2 deaths, &amp; a positivity rate of 3.32%, in the last 24 hours: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma <a href="https://t.co/21wJejYLYG">pic.twitter.com/21wJejYLYG</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1479470182447734784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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		COVID19 | Delhi reports 17,335 fresh cases and 9 deaths in the last 24 hours; Active cases 39,873. Positivity rate at 17.73% <a href="https://t.co/bsZyQHbccd">pic.twitter.com/bsZyQHbccd</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1479464628560171012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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		Shops, spas, shopping complexes, hotels&amp;restaurants (with 75% capacity) to function till 10 pm. 75% capacity approved in govt/private AC non-buses, 50% capacity approved in cinema halls, gyms, swimming pools, libraries, etc. Educational institutions closed till Jan 31:Gujarat CMO</p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1479467801131708416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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West Bengal reports 18,213 new infections

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		COVID19 | West Bengal reports 18,213 new infections &amp; 18 deaths today; Active case tally reaches 51,384 <a href="https://t.co/bJsSznTVXM">pic.twitter.com/bJsSznTVXM</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1479461187641217028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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		COVID-19 | Mumbai reports 20,971 new cases, 6 deaths and 8,490 recoveries today. Active cases 91,731 <a href="https://t.co/ZpBJKFum9m">pic.twitter.com/ZpBJKFum9m</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1479452028535336960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Assam govt imposes new Covid restrictions

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		Assam govt imposes new COVID19 restrictions-Night curfew 10pm-6am; Restaurants, hotels, Dhabas and other eateries to operate at 50% seating capacity; All schools up to Class VIII in Kamrup-Metropolitan district and up to Class V in all other districts to remain closed <a href="https://t.co/nw9nQ6eFcF">pic.twitter.com/nw9nQ6eFcF</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1479448486688952320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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		Kerala&#39;s Omicron case tally reaches 305 with 25 fresh cases reported in the state today.</p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1479447118209187841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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		Cases in Karnataka go past 8k. Testing increased to 2 lakh:<br />
		◾New cases in State:8,449<br />
		◾New cases in B&#39;lore: 6,812<br />
		◾Positivity rate in State: 4.15%<br />
		◾New Omicron cases today: 107<br />
		◾Total Omicron cases in State: 333<br />
		◾Deaths:04 (B&#39;lore- 03)<br />
		◾Tests: 2,03,260<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Covid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Covid</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Omicron?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Omicron</a></p>
	&mdash; Dr Sudhakar K (@mla_sudhakar) <a href="https://twitter.com/mla_sudhakar/status/1479431819007123464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Maha CM thinks that no lockdown should be imposed: Mumbai mayor

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		Chief Minister thinks that no lockdown should be imposed. But, people are still not serious &amp; are not wearing masks. People must follow all COVID19 SOPs. Today, there could be a decision on seating capacity to be allowed for restaurants, hotels etc: Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar <a href="https://t.co/TZORkmDWiF">pic.twitter.com/TZORkmDWiF</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1479426252352065542?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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One can't be complacent as COVID-19 situation will worsen in next two weeks: Health expert

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		One can&#39;t be complacent as COVID-19 situation will worsen in next two weeks: Health expert<br />
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		Read <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ANI</a> Story | <a href="https://t.co/DEJSQf6VNB">https://t.co/DEJSQf6VNB</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COVID19?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COVID19</a> <a href="https://t.co/ToTWBCRnJD">pic.twitter.com/ToTWBCRnJD</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI Digital (@ani_digital) <a href="https://twitter.com/ani_digital/status/1479426987424825344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Vax certificate mandatory to enter malls, markets, hotels in Karnataka

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		There will be strict enforcement of presenting vaccination certificates, as a universal pass, before entering any public place, including markets, malls, pubs, bars, restaurants, etc: Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar <a href="https://t.co/Y8HtteyHiE">pic.twitter.com/Y8HtteyHiE</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1479406820741369859?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Mumbai Police: 93 policemen test positive for COVID  in the last 24 hours

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		Mumbai Police: 93 policemen test positive for COVID in the last 24 hours. Total 9657 positive so far.</p>
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		The list of &lsquo;At-risk&rsquo; countries from where travellers would need to follow additional measures on arrival in India, including post-arrival testing <a href="https://t.co/47CUKuSMMq">pic.twitter.com/47CUKuSMMq</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1479406193802035200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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		All schools up to Class VIII in Kamrup-Metropolitan district and up to Class V in all other districts will remain closed from Jan 8. No physical classes are allowed till 30th January: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma</p>
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LIVE: 17,335 new Covid cases in Delhi in 24 hours; 20,971 in Mumbai

Number of active cases in Delhi are 39,873

35 athletes at SAI Bengaluru isolated after testing Covid-19 positive

Assam reports 1,167 new Covid cases

Delhi reports 17,335 fresh Covid cases

Night curfew in Gujarat

West Bengal reports 18,213 new infections

Mumbai reports 20,971 new Covid cases

Assam govt imposes new Covid restrictions

Kerala's Omicron case tally reaches 305

8,449 new Covid cases in Karnataka

Maha CM thinks that no lockdown should be imposed: Mumbai mayor

One can't be complacent as COVID-19 situation will worsen in next two weeks: Health expert

Vax certificate mandatory to enter malls, markets, hotels in Karnataka

Mumbai Police: 93 policemen test positive for COVID in the last 24 hours

The list of ‘at-risk’ countries

Night curfew in Assam from tomorrow