<p>Two persons who arrived in Mumbai from South Africa and the United States have tested positive for the Omicron variant of Covid-19, taking the total to 10 in Maharashtra.</p>.<p>The two persons — a 37-year-old from Johannesburg in South Africa and his 36-year-old friend from the US — landed in Mumbai on November 25. Both patients have no symptoms and are admitted to the Seven Hills Hospital in Mumbai, said officials.</p>.<p>Both patients have taken Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine, according to officials of the Public Health Department. “Five high-risk and 315 low-risk contacts of both these patients have been traced. Further tracing is currently under way,” officials said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read — <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/india-could-see-mild-covid-19-third-wave-by-early-next-year-experts-1058027.html" target="_blank">India could see mild Covid-19 third wave by early next year: Experts</a></strong></p>.<p>Meanwhile, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) stated that vaccination and masks are the two best available preventive options. </p>.<p>The IMA-Maharashtra, the apex body of doctors in the state, is keeping a close watch on the situation. </p>.<p>“We appeal to people in the state to abide by the Covid-specific protocols strictly. We advise strict use of masks, maintain the hygiene and avoid crowding,” Dr Suhas Pingle, President, IMA-Maharashtra State, said.</p>.<p>Dr Pingle appealed to people in the state to complete their vaccination schedule. The IMA team will communicate with the government authorities regarding the emerging situation.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>Two persons who arrived in Mumbai from South Africa and the United States have tested positive for the Omicron variant of Covid-19, taking the total to 10 in Maharashtra.</p>.<p>The two persons — a 37-year-old from Johannesburg in South Africa and his 36-year-old friend from the US — landed in Mumbai on November 25. Both patients have no symptoms and are admitted to the Seven Hills Hospital in Mumbai, said officials.</p>.<p>Both patients have taken Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine, according to officials of the Public Health Department. “Five high-risk and 315 low-risk contacts of both these patients have been traced. Further tracing is currently under way,” officials said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read — <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/india-could-see-mild-covid-19-third-wave-by-early-next-year-experts-1058027.html" target="_blank">India could see mild Covid-19 third wave by early next year: Experts</a></strong></p>.<p>Meanwhile, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) stated that vaccination and masks are the two best available preventive options. </p>.<p>The IMA-Maharashtra, the apex body of doctors in the state, is keeping a close watch on the situation. </p>.<p>“We appeal to people in the state to abide by the Covid-specific protocols strictly. We advise strict use of masks, maintain the hygiene and avoid crowding,” Dr Suhas Pingle, President, IMA-Maharashtra State, said.</p>.<p>Dr Pingle appealed to people in the state to complete their vaccination schedule. The IMA team will communicate with the government authorities regarding the emerging situation.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>