“Omicron” has been suspected of infection, but has tested negative for alpha beta gamma delta.

stick “Omicron” New strain of covid Omicron covid o micron B.1.1.529 (B.1.1.529) Ministry of HealthFranceReport on the detection of suspected cases of infection with the new coronavirus (Covid-19) mutant type. Omicron species 8 among the passengers who tested positive after having visited Africa in the past 14 days

French Ministry of Health stated in the statement that Eight of the aforementioned COVID-19 patients who tested negative for different strains of the virus were tested. (Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta) Further confirmation with genetic sequencing is needed, which can take several days.

However “Omicron” Several neighboring countries of France have reported cases of the novel coronavirus. mutant Omicron species that has been confirmed

On the morning of November 28, 2021, French Health Minister Olivier Veron told French news and weather channel BFMTV that: From the moment the new corona virus mutant Omicron species outbreak in many neighboring countries It is possible that it will spread in France.

France and other EU countries have decided to suspend flights from seven countries in the region.South Africa to take preventive measures

November 28, 2021 World Health Organization (WHO) said It is not yet clear whether the new coronavirus mutant Omicron species It can be more contagious or cause more severe disease symptoms. compared to the new coronavirus mutant other species such as delta

(Xinhua file photo: A woman visits the Paris Photo 2021 exhibition round the press at the Grand Palais Efamire in Paris. Capital of France, 10 Nov 2021)