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Omicron variant was detected in the Netherlands before S. Africa flights -Breaking

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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: An empty street is seen during lockdown in Amsterdam, Netherlands December 15 2020, REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw

AMSTERDAM, (Reuters) – The COVID-19 Omicron virus was discovered in the Netherlands shortly after two South African flights brought the virus to the Netherlands last week. Officials from the Dutch Health Department said Tuesday.

The National Institute for Public Health, (RIVM), stated that at least 14 passengers flying from Johannesburg or Capetown to Amsterdam arrived at Schiphol Airport on November 26 with the latest variant.

The RIVM stated that they found Omicron coronavirus variants in test samples taken Nov. 19, and 23. It is unclear if these individuals have ever visited Southern Africa.

Omicron’s discovery has raised concerns that Omicron might resist vaccinations, and extend the COVID-19 pandemic which is now almost two years old.

About 61 of more than 600 South Africa passengers tested positive for COVID-19. They were placed in quarantine last Friday after their arrival.

The Dutch authorities also want to test approximately 5,000 passengers from South Africa and Botswana who are currently in contact with them.

To reduce record-breaking daily infections rates and to ease hospital pressure, the Netherlands implemented tougher COVID-19 regulations on Sunday.

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