Two cases of Omicron variant detected in Britain

Two cases of the new coronavirus variant, named ‘Omicron’ by the WHO, have been detected in Britain.

Two cases of new coronavirus variant have been detected in Britain. [Image: Reuters]

Two cases of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus have been detected in Britain, health minister Sajid Javid said on Saturday.

“Late last night I was contacted by the UK Health Security Agency. I was informed that they have detected two cases of this new variant, Omicron, in the United Kingdom. One in Chelmsford, the other in Nottingham,” he said in a broadcast clip.

The two individuals and all members of their households are being re-tested and told to self-isolate while further testing and contact tracing is done, the health ministry said.

ALSO READ: ‘New variant more transmissible, could escape immunity’: Dr Gagandeep Kang on ‘Omicron’

England will also add Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Angola to its travel “red list” from 0400 GMT on Sunday, meaning British and Irish residents who arrive in the country must quarantine in a government-approved hotel for 10 days. Non-residents will be refused entry.

That list already contained Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Chief Scientific Adviser Patrick Vallance and Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty will hold a news conference later on Saturday “to set out further measures”, Javid said.

ALSO READ: Two South Africa returnees test Covid positive in Bengaluru, official says cases Delta, not Omicron

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