India's health ministry has reported 37,379 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the most since early September as the Omicron coronavirus variant overtakes Delta in places such as the capital New Delhi, Reuters reports.

Deaths have risen by 124 to reach a total of 482,017. Total infections stand at 34.96 million.

A policeman asks people to leave the promenade at Marine drive, during restrictions to limit public gatherings amidst the spread of the coronavirus, in Mumbai, India, January 3. — Reuters
A policeman asks people to leave the promenade at Marine drive, during restrictions to limit public gatherings amidst the spread of the coronavirus, in Mumbai, India, January 3. — Reuters

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