Russia announced the first cases of Omicron variant after 10 citizens returned from South Africa and tested positive for COVID, two of which were for Omicron.
On Monday, Russian health officials reported their first cases of the Omicron variant after ten citizens traveling from South Africa tested positive for COVID, and the Associated Press reported at least two of them were for the new variant.
Rospotrebnadzor said that the people traveling who tested positive for COVID have been admitted to the hospital. It is unknown whether it's for precautionary measures or if the patients were reportedly feeling ill. In light of the new Omicron variant, as of Thursday, Russia required all Russian citizens returning from South Africa and surrounding countries to quarantine for two weeks, the AP reported. Russia also won't allow foreign travelers to enter the country if they're traveling from South Africa or the surrounding countries.
October 2021 was the deadliest month for Russia during the entire pandemic. Russia's state statistics agency reported that 74,893 people died from the virus that month, according to the AP.On Monday, Russian health officials reported their first cases of the Omicron variant after ten citizens traveling from South Africa tested positive for COVID, and at least two of them reported having the new variant.
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