India, May 26 -- By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): Covid-19 in India has raised an alarm again, but current infections have mild symptoms with no severity. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has stated that while COVID-19 cases are being reported again in parts of the country, the current variants in circulation are showing mild symptoms similar to the Omicron strain.

Speaking to ANI, Dr Rajiv Bahl, DG, ICMR, said the government is focusing on transmission, surveillance, and preparedness, but currently circulating variants have mild symptoms like Omicron. "The government and health agencies are closely monitoring COVID-19 cases and taking necessary steps."

He added, "Currently, the number of active cases i...