In Russia, the first cases of infection with a new strain of coronavirus “Omicron” were detected.
Ukraine , Ukraingate , 6 , December , 2021 | International News
Therefore, it is noted that “Omicron” was found in two Russian citizens who returned from South Africa.
The day before, Rospotrebnadzor said that nine Russians who arrived from South Africa had been found to have SOVID-19, placed in an observatory, and it was being determined which strain they were suffering from.
Two passengers on a private flight infected with the coronavirus, which arrived from South Africa, were involved on Friday.
The flights arrived from South Africa not only on December 3, but also the next day. Russia has restricted entry to citizens of some African countries, including South Africa, as well as Hong Kong, since November 28.
Thus, Russia has now added to the list of four dozen countries where Omicron has been found.
The first person infected with strain B.1.1.529 was recently detected in Botswana. According to the local radio station SABC, this is a South African citizen. On November 26, the World Health Organization named the new strain COVID-19 the Greek letter Omicron. The organization described the new option as a matter of concern.
The new strain has already been identified, in particular, in several European countries and countries in Asia, North America, Japan and Australia. Many countries have begun restricting or banning travel from southern Africa to curb the spread of this option.
Source: Ukrgate
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