Archive · 28 May 2025
COVID-19: No New Variants, Omicron Sub-lineages Circulate
Health officials in the state are monitoring the COVID-19 situation.
They've tested samples and found that the virus is still the Omicron variant and its related forms.
The infections aren't causing severe illness, with no hospitalizations or deaths.
The government is asking people to stay alert but not to panic, and those with symptoms should seek medical care.
They emphasize the importance of hand hygiene and cough etiquette.
COVID-19 infections in the state are caused by Omicron and its sub-lineages.
There are no new, virulent variants currently circulating.
Daily COVID-19 cases are between 10 to 15.
No hospital admissions or deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported.
Health officials advise seeking medical help for those with symptoms and maintaining hygiene.
- Who
- Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
- What
- Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) results of COVID-19 samples.
- When
- The information is current.
- Where
- In the state.
- Why
- To monitor and understand the current COVID-19 situation.
Public
Government
Public Response
Public
Possible fear or panic about COVID-19.
Government
Emphasizes there is no need for panic.
- Current Variant
- Omicron and sub-lineages
- Daily Cases
- 10-15
- Severity
- Non-virulent
- Hospital Admissions/Deaths
- None reported
- Public Advice
- Seek medical help if symptomatic; practice hygiene.
Sources
11 COVID-19 cases in West Bengal; health workers say no need to panic but urge caution
After one positive case, health dept steps up Covid preparedness
JSR hosps ready to handle Covid: East S’bhum civil surgeon
Private hosps step up screening, isolation measures amid concerns over new variants
Covid cases rise in Kolkata as 2 more test positive across age groups
4 more Covid patients in state hosps takes tally to 14
KMC forms health teams in wards for door-to-door survey, focus on seniors
