Omicron Variant: The new virus variant ‘Omicron’ has been confirmed in the UK

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UK, First Published Nov 27, 2021, 11:34 PM IST

A new variant of the Covid 19 Disease-causing coronavirus ‘Omicron Virus’ has been confirmed in the UK. The virus has been confirmed in two passengers from South Africa. The ‘Omicron’ variety was first discovered in South Africa.

With the discovery of a new virus variant, the world is worried. Most countries are adopting travel restrictions as a first step. The restriction is mainly for travelers from South Africa.

India is also vigilant in this regard. As part of that, inspections at airports have been intensified. With the detection of a new virus variant in the UK, the situation is likely to worsen.

Sajid Javed, the health secretary, said in a statement that two people who had been diagnosed with the virus in the UK had been transferred to isolation and details of those involved were being collected.

Meanwhile, Kovid confirmed that 61 of the passengers who arrived in the Netherlands from South Africa were of great concern in the Netherlands. Further tests are being carried out to determine the presence of omicron in any of these.

And accelerate the spread of the disease. ‘Omicron’ is a variant capable of changing its structure in a short period of time. The World Health Organization describes it as the most worrying variant. In addition to South Africa, Omikron’s presence has been confirmed in Israel, Belgium, Botswana and Hong Kong. Now the UK has joined the list.

Also Read: – New Kovid ‘Omicron’ variant, dangerous; Says the virologist

Last Updated Nov 27, 2021, 11:34 PM IST

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