India fears new infections wave as omicron spreads

In New Delhi, people flocked to the usually busy Chandni Chowk market in the thousands, as they are trying to stock up on essentials. 

After the announcement of a night curfew in India's capital and several other states, some are fearful of another lockdown and surge in COVID-19 infections.  So far, India has detected over 717 cases of the omicron variant, according to the Times of India. Officials acted as fears over the variant rose, bringing in a round of travel restrictions, expanding mass screening at airports and sending out public health warnings, experts say.