Based on the various mathematical models, the Omicron wave in India will last until the last week of January or early February,” said epidemiologist Dr Giridhar Babu. The Omicron wave typically takes three weeks to reach a peak and is about three times faster than the Delta wave to do so. “The next two weeks are crucial across India,” he added.
There are pockets such as Mumbai and Delhi, though, where the threat was noticeable in late December and the wave has already peaked. “By the time this wave stabilises and declines, it is likely to be March,” said infectious diseases specialist Dr Om Shrivastava.