Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 3 (ANI): Karnataka reported 10 new cases of Omicron on Sunday, taking the tally to 76, said State health minister K Sudhakar.

He tweeted on Monday, "Ten new cases of Omicron have been confirmed in Karnataka on Jan 2nd taking the tally to 76: Bengaluru: 8 cases (of which 5 are international travellers) and Dharwad: 2 cases."

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Bengaluru reported eight cases of Omicron on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai asked the officials to be extra vigilant in the districts bordering Maharashtra.

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Speaking to reporters, CM Bommai said, "I have directed officials to be extra vigilant in districts like Belagavi, Vijayapura bordering Maharashtra, where cases are witnessing a surge...People should follow guidelines and avoid creating a situation that may force the government to impose lockdown." (ANI)

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