America Records Highest Number of Omicron Cases Globally with 2.32 Million Infections

The Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant of the Covid-19 virus continues to spread globally, reaching 4.2 million cases by Monday, March 27, 2023. The United States recorded the highest number of Omicron cases, with weekly growth reaching 0.64 percent. GISAID recorded 2.32 million Omicron cases in the US. Daily cases in this region increased by 0.02 percent compared to the previous day.

Germany follows in second place. Compared to the previous week, the number of Omicron cases in the country grew by 0.88 percent. Yesterday's daily data recorded 550,990 Omicron cases in Germany. Japan recorded 396,630 Omicron cases (up 0.45%), France saw a 0.37 percent increase to 342,050 cases compared to the previous week, and Australia saw a 0.64 percent increase to 137,230 cases compared to the previous week.

Meanwhile, the number of Omicron cases in Indonesia, as of today's data, stands at 34,730, a 0.01 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 all parties 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.