Omicron strain detected in a fully vaccinated patient

ERT: Greek citizen infected with the omicron strain was fully vaccinated

Greek citizen infected with coronavirus in the strain fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This is reported by the Greek public television ERT.

Health Minister Thanos Pleuris and the head of the National Public Health Organization EODY Theoclis Zautis have confirmed that the first case of infection with the omicron strain has been discovered in the country. The 60-year-old businessman, who arrived from South Africa to Crete via a European country on the morning of November 26, is now under quarantine with mild symptoms.

The rapid test he took at the airport reportedly was negative. However, the very next day, he showed mild symptoms. The man did rapid tests every day; on November 29, the test was positive. Then a PCR test was performed. In connection with the suspicion of infection with the omicron strain, a study was carried out, which confirmed it.

“His condition is good, he has no serious symptoms. He is at home in quarantine. Both his relatives and those who flew next to him on an airplane from South Africa have been quarantined. -strain in people in contact with an infected entrepreneur.

Earlier, Scientists from South Africa warned based on the results of joint research that the omicron-strain of coronavirus is three times more infectious for people who have previously had COVID-19 than previous options.

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