India Reports Over 140K COVID Cases; Daily Positivity Rate At 9.28%

The Union Ministry of Health said that India reported 1,41,986 new COVID-19 cases, 40,895 recoveries, and 285 deaths in the last 24 hours, on January 8. India's Omicron cases have climbed to 3,071, out of which 1,203 cases are reported to be recovered. Reportedly, Maharashtra is responsible for 876 Omicron cases, followed by Delhi (513), and Karnataka (333). The daily positivity rate in the country stands at 9.28%.