Chandigarh, January 7 - Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that as the third wave of COVID-19 has started showing its impact and there has been a rapid spike in the number of cases, the State is  braced up with adequate arrangements to contain the virus spread.

"If we talk about yesterday, about 2500 new cases have been reported and the number of active cases is 8000 in the state, out of which 114 cases are of the Omicron variant. Out of 114 patients, 83 have been cured and 31 are active cases," shared Sh. Manohar Lal while addressing a press conference here today.

Education Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal and Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Dr. Amit Agrawal also remained present on this occasion.

He said that the spreading rate of the Omicron variant is 1.5 times higher and according to experts, Omicron-led third COVID wave may peak by January 25, 2022.

Sh. Manohar Lal shared that till date, more than 3.61 crore people in the State have been vaccinated, out of which more than 2.10 crore people have received the first dose and more than 1.50 crore people have received the second dose.

“The everyday testing capacity in the state has also been increased and more than 40,000 tests are being conducted on a daily basis. Along with increasing the vaccination, the testing of people would also be increased, he informed.

He said that as per the guidelines issued by the Central Government regarding COVID-19, the State Government has also implemented the same along with necessary restrictions on gathering, marriages and other public functions,

Everyone should wear masks, maintain proper distance and avoid going to crowded places, urged the Chief Minister.