Couple From UAE Tests Positive For Omicron Variant Of COVID-19 In Kerala
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The new variant of the virus was detected in an elderly couple who arrived in Ernakulam on December 8 from Sharjah.
Kerala on Friday logged two new cases of the Omicron variant of COVId-19, taking the overall tally to seven in the state, said Health Minister Veena George.
The new variant of the virus was detected in an elderly couple who arrived in Ernakulam from the UAE.
Ms George said that the 68-year-old man and his 67-year-old wife had arrived on December 8 from Sharjah.
"As UAE was not included in the high-risk country as per the central government guidelines, they were advised for self-monitoring. Both underwent RTPCR tests on December 11 and 12 after symptoms developed. They tested positive for COVID-19. Their samples were then sent to the Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology for genome sequencing and both tested positive for Omicron," said the Health Minister.
