Community spread of Omicron in Israel – seven suspected infected, only four are travellers

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The Israeli Health Ministry says there are currently seven people in Israel suspected of having contracted the Omicron coronavirus variant, in addition the one confirmed case announced yesterday.

Of them, four are unvaccinated and three are vaccinated, the ministry says, with four having recently returned from travel abroad.

Times of Israel report

 

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** This post was originally published on November 27, 2021 **