Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, November 28. Xinhua News Agency’s foreign correspondents report: Britain, Germany, Italy, Russia, and Australia have successively reported confirmed cases of infection with the Omi Keron strain of the new crown mutant virus on the 27th and 28th. In order to prevent the spread of the mutant virus, many countries urgently cancelled flights, restricted the entry of passengers, and upgraded prevention and control measures.
British Health Secretary Said Javid announced on the 27th that the two confirmed patients are now self-isolating with their families and undergoing further testing. The two cases are “connected”, and this connection can be traced back to southern African countries. From 4 o’clock on the 28th, the UK travel “red list” includes 10 African countries, and people entering the UK from these countries will be required to be quarantined in designated hotels.
British Prime Minister Johnson announced on the 27th that targeted measures would be taken, including all inbound passengers must undergo nucleic acid testing on the second day of entry, and self-quarantine until a negative test result is obtained; all close contacts of Omi Keron strain infection cases should self-quarantine 10 Day; you must wear a mask when entering shops and other indoor public places and when taking public transportation; promote vaccination booster vaccination, etc.
The health department of Bavaria, Germany issued a communiqu on the 27th, stating that two patients infected with the Omi Keron strain arrived at Munich Airport on the 24th and were quarantined on the 25th. The Robert Koch Institute, a German disease control agency, recently announced that the German government has listed Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa as the latest virus mutation areas, and authorized local health departments to isolate them. And check the entry of the above-mentioned countries.
The Italian National Institutes of Health confirmed on the 27th that an Italian who had returned from a trip to Mozambique was infected with the Omi Keron strain. He has received two doses of the new crown vaccine. The regional government of Campania, where he lives, said on the 28th that five of his family members also tested positive for nucleic acid, and all those in contact with him have been quarantined. The Italian Ministry of Health issued a travel ban on the 26th, and travelers who have been to South Africa, Lesotho, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and other eight African countries in the past 14 days are prohibited from entering the country.
Russian media reported on the 28th that Klugly, a member of the Russian Federation Council, said that the Omi Keron strain has spread to Russia and that Russia has found cases of infection with this strain. The source of transmission may be Russians returning from Egypt.
The Health Department of New South Wales, Australia said on the 28th that the two confirmed patients with the Omi Kiron strain arrived in Sydney on the evening of the 27th via Doha, Qatar. Be quarantined. The Australian government has suspended flights from nine African countries.
Colombian President Duque announced on the 27th that the current national health emergency will be extended to February 28 next year in view of the still severe international epidemic situation. Passengers arriving in Colombia who have traveled to Africa in the past 15 days should truthfully report to the relevant authorities in Colombia and undergo quarantine and virus testing when entering the country.
The Israeli New Crown Cabinet held a meeting on the evening of the 27th and approved a series of response measures, including the closure of the only international airport-Ben Gurion Airport, from 0:00 on the 29th for two weeks, during which time foreigners are prohibited from entering Israel from abroad. Returning Israelis must be isolated. The Israeli National Security Agency will track people infected with the Omi Keron strain through mobile phones.
Mohamed Mehdi Guya, head of the Disease Management Center of the Iranian Ministry of Health, said on the 27th that it is recommended that people planning to travel to South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, and Swaziland postpone their travel. Iran’s airports and all land and sea The border will release information to fully inform the risks. Currently, Iran does not have direct flights from the above-mentioned countries. Non-Iranian nationals are prohibited from entering the country. Iranian citizens must ensure that the two nucleic acid test results are negative before entering the country, otherwise they need to be quarantined for up to 14 days when entering the country.
Some countries, including South Africa, have recently reported confirmed cases of Omi Keron strain. The World Health Organization on the 26th listed this strain as a variant strain that needs attention.
Post time: Nov-29-2021