Even as Omicron’s threat looms large, two foreign returnees who tested positive for COVID-19 have put the district administrations of Vizianagaram and Srikakulam on a state of alert.
Of the two persons, one returned from Ireland in Vizianagaram district and the other from South Africa in Srikakulam district.
‘there is nothing to worry about’
Their samples have been collected for further testing.
Meanwhile, Vizianagaram District Medical and Health Officer P. Ramana Kumari said there is no need to worry about the new version.
“The samples of the person who returned from Ireland have been sent for genome sequencing and other tests. They have been instructed to remain in home quarantine till the test reports are received,” said Dr Ramana Kumari.
“We have done tests for people who interacted with foreign returnees, and all of them tested negative for the virus,” it said.
The person who returned from South Africa had reached Umilda village of Santbommali mandal in Srikakulam district a few days back.
As he tested positive for COVID-19, his samples were sent for genome sequencing and other tests to find out whether he had contracted the new variant.
The authorities have urged all foreign returnees to get themselves tested for COVID-19 and remain in home quarantine until further advice from the medical and health authorities.
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