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Omicron spread: local cases suspected to have occurred in the UK and Portugal

2021-11-29T15:00:50.780Z


The new virus variant Omicron, which was first seen in Botswana, may be resistant to the new coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) vaccine, and may be more infectious, was sent from South Africa to the World Health Organization on November 24.


First seen in Botswana, the new virus variant Omicron, which may be resistant to the new coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) vaccine, and may be more infectious, was discovered by South Africa in a report to the World Health Organization (WHO) on November 24 .


In less than a week, it has been found in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, the Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland, England and Switzerland (suspected cases) and other countries or regions.

The United Kingdom and Portugal are even more likely to have community cases.

The government and policy makers who have learned the lessons of Delta dare not take it lightly, and some governments have even more decisively implemented the customs.


Mainland China (0 cases) *refers to the cumulative confirmed cases, the same below*

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on November 29 that China had noticed the situation regarding the mutation of the new coronavirus.

He said that since the outbreak of the epidemic, China has always been closely following the changes in the global epidemic situation, taking scientifically necessary epidemic prevention measures for people coming to China, and maintaining dynamic adjustments.

The National Health Commission stated that China's prevention and control strategy of "anti-import from outside, anti-rebound inside" is still effective against the Omicron mutant.

The Institute of Viral Diseases of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention has established a specific nucleic acid detection method for the Omicron mutant strain, and continues to carry out viral genome monitoring for possible imported cases.

The above measures will facilitate timely detection of Omicron mutant strains that may be imported into China

Director of the Bureau of Food and Health Chen Zhaoshi Chen Zhaoshi said that the variant virus omicron mutates more and is more contagious, and the government has to "be more serious than waiting for it. (Photo by Lu Yiming)

Hong Kong (3 cases)

The Secretary for Food and Health, Chen Zhaoshi, said on the 29th that there was one new imported case of Omicron virus in Hong Kong, a total of 3 cases

She emphasized that she did not see any impact on customs clearance.

She said that all areas with cases of Omicron mutant virus strains will be included in the high-risk group A designated areas. The detailed list will be announced later, and virus testing and genetic sequencing will be strengthened.

Pakistan (0 cases)

The entry of flights from Hong Kong and six African countries including South Africa, Mozambique, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, and Swatini (formerly known as Swaziland) are prohibited.

Israel (1 case)

The first country in the world to be "closed" by Omicron.

Starting from the 29th, all foreign flights will enter the country temporarily for a period of 14 days

Japan (0 cases)

Customs closure: From the 30th, foreign tourists from all over the world are prohibited from entering the country.

This decision means that Japan’s relaxation of entry restrictions on foreign business travelers, international students, technical intern trainees, etc. on November 8 will be cancelled.

New crown pneumonia in the UK: The picture shows a passenger arriving at Heathrow Airport in London, UK on November 29.

(AP)

United Kingdom (9 cases)

・Community transmission is suspected and the infected person has not been to Africa.


・Six cases were detected in Scotland. Together with the three cases previously detected in England, there are a total of 9 Omicron cases in the UK.


・The tightening of epidemic prevention measures was announced on the 27th. Entry must be tested for the virus


. People must wear masks when entering shops and in transportation


. It is announced that non-British residents from 10 countries in southern Africa are prohibited from entering the country


. British and Irish residents must be quarantined in government-approved hotels for 10 days

Australia (5 cases)

・Australia's original plan to reopen the border for skilled workers and international students who have been fully vaccinated has been postponed by two weeks.

Australia originally planned to do this on December 1, but it has now been postponed to December 15.


Non-Australian citizens from 9 countries in southern Africa are prohibited from entering, and Australians who have been to these countries in southern Africa are required to quarantine for 14 days.

Canada (2 cases)

"Close customs" to all travelers who have been to 7 countries in southern Africa

United States (0 cases)

It is proposed to ban all foreigners from 8 African countries from entering the country, which will take effect on the 29th.

Including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia

Australia's new crown pneumonia epidemic: The picture shows the new crown virus testing center at Sydney Airport in Australia on October 31.

(Getty)

Singapore (0 cases)

・It was announced on the 28th that all passengers, in addition to providing a negative result of viral nucleic acid test within 48 hours, must also do an antigen test at their own expense before entering the country.


・On the same day, it was announced that the opening of the vaccine to Qatar, UAE and Saudi Arabia has been delayed. Plan of tourist passage

Belgium (1 case)

Customs closure: banning the entry of flights from 7 African countries until the end of 2021

Netherlands (at least 13 cases)

Restrictions on passengers from southern Africa and announcing that the city will be closed in the evening

India (1 case)

Passengers from more than a dozen countries, including South Africa and the United Kingdom and other countries where Omicron is currently tracked, are required to undergo mandatory testing

The picture shows the Brazilian President Bolsonaro attending an event at the Presidential Palace on October 25, 2021.

(AP)

Brazil (0 cases)

President Jair Bolsonaro announced on the 26th that six countries in southern Africa will be closed

Portugal (13 cases)

The Portuguese health authorities said that the Belenenses of the Portuguese Super League had a mass infection. Only one player had recently been to South Africa. He suspected that he would infect other professional players after returning to the country.

This may be the first Omicron community infection outside of southern Africa

Portugal has banned flights from Mozambique.

Mozambique is the only country with commercial passenger flights between Portugal and southern Africa.

Other southern African countries are subject to the EU’s "no-flying order", and aircraft can no longer enter Portugal

Germany (2 cases)

The Ministry of Health of Bavaria, Germany announced two Omicron confirmed cases. Two patients entered Germany from Munich Airport on November 24 and are now under quarantine.

The authorities did not clearly explain whether the two arrived in Germany from South Africa

Source: hk1

All news articles on 2021-11-29

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