A UK returnee who arrived in Kerala has tested positive for Omicron, making it the first case of the new variant in the state. The concerned person had returned from the UK on December 6 after making a stopover in Abu Dhabi. He had tested positive on December 8.
“An Omicron case has been reported in Kerala. A UK returnee from Ernakulam is the one who tested positive. He arrived via Abu Dhabi. He tested negative in the initial test and positive in a test done on December 8. All 149 passengers including the high risk passengers who were near him on the flight have been informed,” Health Minister Veena George said.
She further added that the patient’s condition is stable and there is no need to worry.
“His wife and mother tested positive. They have been isolated. All steps have been taken as per central government guidelines. All contacts have been identified. We are treading very carefully and there is no cause for concern,” Veena George added.
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