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On Tuesday, India has recorded 37,379 fresh Covid-19 cases along with 124 deaths in the 24 hours, as per the data updated by the Union Health Ministry. With 11,007 recoveries, the active cases in the country stands at 1,71,830. As per the ministry, the active cases account for 0.49% of the total cases. The daily positivity rate in the country stands at 3.24%, while the weekly positivity rate is at 2.05%. 

Omicron Cases 

As per the Union Ministry of Health, the Omicron tally has reached 1,892, with the highest number of cases being recorded in Maharashtra (568). Delhi has reported 382 cases of the new variant, followed by Kerala (185), Rajasthan (174) and Gujarat (152).

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Covid-19 Positive 

On Tuesday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that he had tested positive for Covid-19. He tweeted, “I have tested positive for Covid. Mild symptoms. Have isolated myself at home. Those who came in touch wid me in last few days, kindly isolate yourself and get yourself tested."