Top 10 Countries with the Most Omicron Cases Worldwide (Tuesday, October 4, 2022)

The Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant of the Covid-19 virus continues to spread globally, reaching 4.98 million cases by Tuesday, October 4, 2022. The United States leads with a weekly Omicron case growth of 1.8 percent, totaling 1.77 million cases according to GISAID. Daily cases in the US increased by 0.5 percent compared to the previous day.

The United Kingdom reported 0.31 percent more Omicron cases compared to the previous week. Daily cases increased by 0.13 percent compared to the previous day.

Denmark recorded 297,170 Omicron cases (up 1.18%), France reported 276,670 cases (up 1.09%), and Japan saw a 5.18 percent increase to 234,890 cases compared to the previous week.

In Indonesia, as of the previous day, there were 23,300 Omicron cases, a 0.73 percent increase compared to the previous day. Since its initial detection, Omicron cases in Indonesia have continuously risen.

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