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First Omicron strain reported in Thailand, Test & Go traveller tests positive

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The first Covid-19 case involving an Omicron mutation has been reported in Thailand. Health officials say an American who travelled from Spain was found to be infected with a strain that matched the Omicron variant by 99.92%. The man entered Thailand through the Test & Go quarantine exemption scheme.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

SOURCE: BBC | Workpoint Today

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2021-12-07 07:48
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