America Records Highest Number of Omicron Cases Globally with 1.96 Million Infections

The Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant of the Covid-19 virus continues to spread globally, reaching 5.95 million cases by Saturday, December 3, 2022. The United States recorded the highest number of Omicron cases, with weekly growth reaching 0.97 percent. GISAID recorded 1.96 million Omicron cases in the US. Daily cases in this region increased by 0.08 percent compared to the previous day.

Next is the United Kingdom, which recorded 0.24 percent more Omicron cases compared to the previous week. Daily Omicron cases in the UK increased by 0.01 percent compared to the previous day.

Germany reported 487,890 Omicron cases (up 1.24%). Omicron cases in Denmark increased by one percent to 327,050 compared to the previous week, and in France, Omicron cases increased by 0.91 percent to 307,520 compared to the previous week.

Meanwhile, in Indonesia, the number of Omicron cases recorded to date is 29,272, a 0.71 percent increase compared to the previous day. Since it was first monitored, Omicron cases in Indonesia have continued to rise.

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) urges everyone to remain vigilant in the face of the global surge in Omicron cases. The public is urged to consistently adhere to the 3M health protocols: wearing masks, maintaining distance, and washing hands.