Omicron variant in Europe earlier than thought
Veröffentlicht: 6. Dezember 2021 Abgelegt unter: Mutation B 1.351 (South Africa) Hinterlasse einen KommentarOmicron variant in Europe earlier than thought
The new Covid variant Omicron was present in the Netherlands earlier than previously thought, officials have said.
It was identified in two test samples taken in the country between 19 and 23 November, which is before the variant was first reported by South Africa. It is not clear whether those who took the tests had visited southern Africa.
Oxford University has said there is no evidence vaccines would not prevent severe disease, but earlier Moderna jolted markets when it said Covid jabs were unlikely to be as effective against Omicron.
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03.12.2021
Botswana says some diplomats found to have Omicron variant came from Europe
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi said some of the four diplomats who first tested positive for the Omicron coronavirus variant in the country had come from Europe, calling for a reversal of widespread travel bans imposed against southern African countries.
full report by Reuters
further background-Information by Financial Express, dated Dec, 5th 2021
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