Following the report of Belgium on the 26th of the first case of infection with the “Omi Keron strain” in Europe, on the 27th, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy successively confirmed cases of the “Omi Keron variant” infection, and the Netherlands and the Czech Republic also reported the discovery. Related suspected cases. Strictly preventing the spread of “Omi Keron, a mutant strain of the new crown virus” has become a new target for global epidemic prevention.
The British Ministry of Health confirmed on the 27th that two cases of “Omi Keron strain” infection were found in the UK, and the patients had traveled to southern Africa.
British Prime Minister Johnson held a press conference on the same day, announcing that “targeted measures” will be taken to deal with new mutant strains. These measures include: all international travelers need to undergo a nucleic acid test after arriving in the UK, and need to self-isolate before getting a negative result; those who have been in close contact with a confirmed case of the “Omi Keron strain”, regardless of whether they have been vaccinated against the new crown vaccine. Need to self-isolate for ten days; strengthen the regulations on wearing masks when shopping in stores and on public transportation; consider vaccinating more people with the new crown vaccine booster and shorten the interval between the second dose of vaccine.
On the 27th, Bavaria, Germany, reported two confirmed cases of “Omi Keron strain” infection, and the patients entered the country from Munich Airport on the 24th. The Bavarian State Health Department requires people who have been to South Africa in the past 14 days to immediately report, receive nucleic acid testing, and reduce contact with others.
At the same time, on the flight from Cape Town, South Africa to Germany on the 26th, 50 passengers are now quarantined in Bavaria. Among them, two foreign passengers tested positive for the new crown virus and are currently undergoing further testing for the infection. Omi Keron strain”.
Hessen, where Frankfurt Airport is located, reported on the 27th that a passenger returning to Germany from South Africa was suspected of being infected with the “Omi Keron strain.”
A laboratory in Milan, Italy, confirmed a case of “Omi Keron strain” infection on the 27th. The patient lives in Campania, southern Italy, and recently returned from a trip to Mozambique, an African country.
The Ministry of Health of the Netherlands announced on the 27th that a total of 61 passengers on the two flights from Johannesburg, South Africa to Amsterdam, tested positive for the new crown virus on the 26th. The virus samples are being analyzed to confirm whether there is an “Omi Keron strain.” The Netherlands Institute of Health said that it is “almost certain” that some of these 61 people were infected with the “Omi Keron strain.”
The Czech Republic reported on the 27th a case suspected of being infected with the “Omi Keron strain”. The case had previously been to Namibia, an African country.
Post time: Nov-29-2021