America Records the Highest Number of Omicron Cases Globally with 2.16 Million Cases

The Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant of the Covid-19 virus continues to spread globally, reaching 6.52 million cases by Saturday, January 28, 2023. The United States ranks first, with a weekly growth of 1.74 percent in Omicron cases. GISAID recorded 2.16 million Omicron cases in the country. Daily cases in this region increased by 0.16 percent compared to the previous day.

The United Kingdom follows, with a weekly growth of 0.23 percent in Omicron cases. The number of Omicron cases reported in the country is 1.39 million. Daily statistics show a 0.01 percent increase in Omicron cases compared to the previous day, totaling 1.39 million.

Next, the number of Omicron cases in Germany increased by 0.78 percent to 524,120 cases compared to the previous week. Japan reported 354,580 Omicron cases (a 2.37% increase), and Denmark saw a 0.36 percent increase to 348,970 cases compared to the previous week.

Meanwhile, the number of Omicron cases in Indonesia reached 33,707, a 0.27 percent increase compared to the previous day. Since it was first monitored, the number of Omicron cases in Indonesia has 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.