Weekly Omicron Growth Highest in Panama (Monday, April 11, 2022)

The Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant of the COVID-19 virus continues to spread globally, reaching 2.94 million cases by Monday, April 11, 2022. According to GISAID data, Panama recorded the highest increase in Omicron cases, with 822 new cases. This represents 0.03 percent of the total global Omicron cases.

Cameroon follows with a weekly growth in Omicron cases reaching 975 percent, adding 43 new cases. The daily increase in Omicron cases shows a 975 percent rise compared to the previous day's four cases.

Next, Bolivia reported seven additional Omicron cases (a 600% increase), Kosovo reported 262 additional Omicron cases (a 175.79% increase), and Jamaica saw a 44.74 percent increase in Omicron cases, totaling 275 cases compared to the previous week.

In Indonesia, the number of Omicron cases reached 9,962, a 1.85 percent increase compared to the previous day. Since its initial detection, the number of Omicron cases in Indonesia has steadily 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.