India reports 6,987 Covid cases, 162 deaths in 24 hours; Omicron tally 422

India reported 6,987 new Covid-19 cases and 162 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union health ministry said on Sunday. With the new daily infections, India's total caseload has increased to 3,47,86,802, according to the data updated at 8am. According to Union health ministry data updated on Sunday, India's Omicron tally currently stands at 422.