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The detection of a mutant strain of the new crown virus Omi Keron among immigrants in Tianjin is the first detection in mainland China
December 13, 2021 20:32 Jin Yun
Original title: Tianjin detected a variant of the new crown virus Omi Keron from immigrants, the first detection in mainland China
The reporter learned from the Tianjin Epidemic Prevention and Control Headquarters on December 13 that the Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention performed the whole genome sequencing and sequence analysis of the new coronavirus on the respiratory specimens of asymptomatic infections of the new coronavirus imported from our city on December 9. The Prevention and Control Center reviewed and confirmed the detection of a mutant strain of the new coronavirus Omi Keron (B.1.1.529 evolutionary branch). Those infected in Tianjin are entry closed-loop control personnel and are currently being treated in isolation in designated hospitals. It is reported that this is the first time a variant of the new crown virus Omi Keron has been discovered in mainland China.
The general public should continue to maintain good hygiene habits, adhere to effective prevention and control measures such as scientifically wearing masks, vaccinating, washing hands frequently, and not gathering together, especially children aged 3 to 11 and elderly people over 60 should actively cooperate with the new crown vaccination work After returning to Tianjin, immigrants, personnel in high-risk positions, and personnel in key epidemic areas must actively declare, cooperate with health monitoring and classified management, insist on non-essential non-exit, reduce unnecessary travel, and work tirelessly to resist the mutation of the new crown virus. The risks posed by strains.
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December 13, 2021 20:32 Jin Yun
Original title: Tianjin detected a variant of the new crown virus Omi Keron from immigrants, the first detection in mainland China
The reporter learned from the Tianjin Epidemic Prevention and Control Headquarters on December 13 that the Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention performed the whole genome sequencing and sequence analysis of the new coronavirus on the respiratory specimens of asymptomatic infections of the new coronavirus imported from our city on December 9. The Prevention and Control Center reviewed and confirmed the detection of a mutant strain of the new coronavirus Omi Keron (B.1.1.529 evolutionary branch). Those infected in Tianjin are entry closed-loop control personnel and are currently being treated in isolation in designated hospitals. It is reported that this is the first time a variant of the new crown virus Omi Keron has been discovered in mainland China.
The general public should continue to maintain good hygiene habits, adhere to effective prevention and control measures such as scientifically wearing masks, vaccinating, washing hands frequently, and not gathering together, especially children aged 3 to 11 and elderly people over 60 should actively cooperate with the new crown vaccination work After returning to Tianjin, immigrants, personnel in high-risk positions, and personnel in key epidemic areas must actively declare, cooperate with health monitoring and classified management, insist on non-essential non-exit, reduce unnecessary travel, and work tirelessly to resist the mutation of the new crown virus. The risks posed by strains.
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