Two more Omicron cases reported in Andhra Pradesh

Two more cases of Omicron reported in Andhra Pradesh, a total of four cases.

Amaravati: Two more cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus have been reported in Andhra Pradesh, taking the overall tally to four in the state.

In a press statement, Dr G Hymavati, Director, Public Health, said, “Two more cases of Omicron reported in Andhra Pradesh, a total of four cases. A 41-years-old Kuwait returnee, who is a resident of East Godavari district, arrived at Gannavaram airport on December 19.
The person was tested positive for COVID-19 on December 20 and samples were sent to CCMB Hyderabad for genome sequencing. She was declared positive for Omicron variant.

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The patient has been quarantined and put under the close observation of the health department.” In another incident, a 33-year-old UAE returnee, a resident of Visakhapatnam, arrived in the state on December 15. The man was admitted to a private hospital after he developed a mild fever and later was tested positive for COVID-19 on December 16. His samples were sent for genome sequencing and was infected with Omicron variant on Thursday, said Dr Hymavati.

Further, the Director said, “So far a total of 53 international travellers and 9 contacts were found COVID-19 RTPCR positive and all the samples were sent for Genome sequencing.”