India reports 9,195 new COVID-19 cases, Omicron tally rises to 781

By Samantha Allen

Published: December 29, 2021 | 8:59 AM GMT

India reports 9,195 new COVID-19 cases, Omicron tally rises to 781

NEW DELHI, 29th December, 2021 – India has reported 9,195 new COVID-19 cases and 302 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Wednesday.

With this, the country’s COVID-19 case tally has risen to 34,808,886 and the death toll has climbed to 4,80,592, ANI reported.

The health ministry further said that there are 781 Omicron cases in India so far.

With the recovery of 7,347 patients in the last 24 hours, the cumulative tally of COVID recovered patients, since the beginning of the pandemic, now stands at 34,251,292.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.