566 New Covid Cases In Karnataka Today, 400 Just In Bengaluru

Amid nationwide concern over the highly infectious Omicron variant, Bengaluru logged 400 of Karnataka's 566 fresh coronavirus cases today as most metropolitan cities witness an uptick in infections. 

The new variant has sparked fresh worry over a new Covid wave as states bring in restrictions in a week when the country is set to welcome the new year. 

Mumbai recorded 2,510 fresh infections - an 82 per cent jump over yesterday's cases.