First US Omicron Case Detected In California

By The Hill
Posted on 12/01/21 | News Source: The Hill

The U.S. has detected the nation's first case of the omicron variant of the coronavirus in California, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Wednesday.

The individual was a fully vaccinated traveler who returned from South Africa on November 22, the CDC said. The person had mild symptoms that are improving, and is self-quarantining.

The person has since tested negative, and all close contacts have also tested negative, the CDC added.

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