As COVID-19 cases in the country show an exponential surge, India on Friday, 7 January, recorded 1,17,100 fresh coronavirus cases, significantly higher than the 90,928 cases on Thursday, 6 January.
As many as 302 deaths due to the viral disease were reported in the last 24 hours.
Further, India has confirmed 3,007 cases of the highly-transmissible Omicron variant from 27 states and Union Territories so far.
The active COVID-19 cases in India stand at 3,71,363, while the positivity rate is at 7.74 percent.
Delhi recorded 17,335 cases on Friday
Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot tested COVID-positive with mild symptoms on Thursday. Previously, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal had tested positive for the coronavirus.
Several states have announced COVID curbs in light of the rise in cases.
PM Modi Congratulates Citizens on Crossing 150 Crore Vaccination Milestone
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated "fellow citizens on crossing the 150 crore milestone" for COVID-19 vaccinations.
Jharkhand Reports 3,825 New Cases
Jharkhand reported 3,825 new cases, eight deaths, and 866 recoveries in the last 24 hours. Active cases currently stand at 17,206.
Tamil Nadu Reports 8,981 New Cases
Tamil Nadu reports 8,981 new cases, 984 recoveries, and 8 deaths, in the last 24 hours. Active cases in the state currently stand at 30,817.
Lord Jagannath Temple Closed For Devotees From 10 to 31 January
Lord Jagannath Temple of Odisha will remain closed for devotees from January 10 till January 31, in view of the COVID-19 situation," Puri collector Samarth Verma was quoted as saying by ANI.