25 new cases of omicron variant detected in Kerala

Kerala on Friday logged 25 fresh cases of Omicron taking total number of persons infected with this new variant of COVID-19 to 305, state health department said here.

A day ago state h reported 50 cases of Omicron.

Of 25 patients reported on Friday, 19 were from Malappuram and three each from Alappuzha and Thrissur, a health department release said.

Of se, 23 of Omicron infected persons h come from low risk nations.

While 16 patients h come from UAE, remaining came from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and US.

Two persons including a 10-year-old girl and a 42-year-old woman infected through contacts.

"With this, Omicron has been confirmed for a total of 305 people in state. Of m 209 came from low risk countries and 64 from high risk countries. A total of 32 people were infected through contact," release said.