India recorded 13,154 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours on Thursday, 30 December, taking the country's active caseload to 82,402, data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) indicated.
The total vaccine doses administered as of Thursday were 143.83 crore.
Meanwhile, India's Omicron cases have increased to 961, as per the MoHFW. Of those, the number of people who have recovered is 320.
In view of the steep rise in the COVID-19 cases in Mumbai, the Commissioner of Police, Greater Mumbai said that Section 144 has been imposed in the city starting from 30 December until 7 January 2022.
Tamil Nadu Reports 890 COVID Cases
Tamil Nadu reported 890 COVID-19 cases and seven fatalities on Thursday. Infection tally rises to 27,46,890, while the death toll is at 36,765. The number of active cases stands at 6,929.
Goa Reports 261 COVID Cases
Goa reported 261 COVID-19 cases, one fatality on Thursday. Total infection tally rises to 1,80,660, while the death toll is at 3,521. The number of active cases stands at 856.
Bihar Reports 1st Omicron Case
Bihar State Health Department reported the state's first confirmed case of Omicron variant of COVID-19 in a 26-year-old man in Patna's Kidwaipuri, ANI reported.
Maharashtra Minister Balasaheb Thorat Tests COVID Positive
Maharashtra Minister Balasaheb Thorat has said that he has tested positive for COVID-19, reported ANI, on Thursday.