India's active Covid-19 cases have surpassed 3,000, with Kerala reporting the highest number. Recent data indicates a rise in cases over the past ten days, accompanied by a few deaths. Health officials are closely monitoring the situation, emphasizing that the infections appear mild and are primarily being managed at home, with genome sequencing identifying Omicron sub-variants as the cause.
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