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France - Media: MoH reports 8 possible COVID-19 Omicron variant cases - November 28, 2021, 1 confirmed case in Reunion

Covid-19 in Reunion: sequencing of a positive case with the "Omicron" variant

Article created on 11/30/2021Updated on 11/30/2021

The prefecture and the Regional Health Agency confirm the contamination by the "Omicron" variant of a patient in Reunion. The positive result of the sequencing was brought to the attention of the health authorities last night.

This person, who arrived from Mauritius after a trip to Southern Africa, was immediately placed in solitary confinement at his home.


Presence of the "Omicron" variant in Reunion Island

The patient contaminated with the “Omicron” variant was detected positive the day after his arrival at the airport thanks to the systematic screening system for passengers coming from abroad.

His care path was therefore quickly secured with the implementation of the health isolation protocol linked to Covid-19. At-risk contact cases were also identified and placed in isolation.

The patient is still isolated at home and is regularly monitored by the ARS.

The result of the sequencing carried out on another case considered until yesterday as suspect is now negative. A third suspected case, unrelated to the previous ones, is still being sequenced.

Measures implemented to control the circulation of the new variant in Reunion Island

As soon as the epidemic resumed in Mauritius, the Prefect of Reunion strengthened the control systems on arrival of regional flights and worked with airport authorities and airlines to condition the number of flights and travelers. the systematic testing capacities of all travelers (vaccinated and unvaccinated for compelling reasons).

It is thanks to this health control system reinforced by means of an RT-PCR saliva test at the exit of the plane that these positive cases could be detected quickly.

Regarding the emergence of the "OMICRON" Variant in Southern Africa, a reinforced health protocol is being drawn up which will be added to the measure of suspension of flights from South Africa already in effect. since November 27 and renewed until December 1.

The system for the systematic testing of passengers on regional flights will be reinforced by antigenic tests making it possible to obtain an immediate result and to isolate the positive cases by prefectural decree.

In addition, the prefect proposed additional protection measures for the island in the face of the emergence of the “OMICRON” variant, which requires regulatory modification at the national level. The latter is expected in the very short term.

These measures will make it possible to limit the flow of travelers from countries in the Indian Ocean zone and strengthen the monitoring of people subject to isolation.

http://www.reunion.gouv.fr/covid-19-a-la-reunion-sequencage-d-un-cas-positif-a8847.html
 
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Covid-19: a positive case for the Omicron variant confirmed in Reunion, the first case in France


The first positive case for the Omicron variant was identified in Reunion, announced this Tuesday, November 30, the doctor Patrick Mavingui, specialist in sequencing, on Reunion the 1st radio. He is a 53-year-old man who traveled through Mozambique and South Africa before returning to Reunion.

Harry Amourani • Posted on November 30, 2021 at 8:28 a.m.

It is now a certainty. Dreaded for its particularly contagious nature, the Omicron variant is present in Réunion. A first positive case of this strain of Covid-19 has been identified in the department, confirmed this Tuesday, November 30, doctor Patrick Mavingui, on Reunion Island on the 1st radio.

Dr Mavingui is the head of the Joint Unit for Infectious Processes in Tropical Island Environments (PIMIT). He explains that very late, Sunday evening, six suspected cases were listed by the ARS and Public Health France, and the emergency analysis of these samples by sequencing specialists confirmed this positive case, the first in France. . The other five samples are negative.
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A 50-year-old returning from southern Africa

What is the profile of this first person who has been confirmed to have the Omicron variant? This is a 53-year-old man who traveled to Mozambique, before making a stopover in Johannesburg, South Africa, and returning to Reunion Island on November 20, as part of a business trip.

This person would have performed a test at the start of his flight and it turned out to be negative, just like the first test that he performed on his return to Reunion Island. He then went for another test when he started showing symptoms. It was there that he was confirmed positive for the coronavirus.

Measures were immediately taken by the health authorities: " The ARS reacted immediately, this person was placed in isolation, but also his entourage ", further indicates Doctor Mavingui who specifies that the man is symptomatic without presenting a serious form of the virus. He would suffer " from cough, muscle pain, fatigue and fever ", according to the researcher.

Watch the full interview with Dr. Mavingui in the morning of Réunion La 1ère:
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Réunion and Mayotte exhibited

Sunday, the Minister of Health Olivier Véran indicated that he was monitoring " with particular attention the overseas territories of Reunion and Mayotte which are in direct or indirect connection with (the seven) countries " of Southern Africa with which the links flights have been suspended since Friday.

Olivier Véran also announced Sunday that eight " possible " cases of carriers of the Omicron variant had been detected in France.

https://la1ere.francetvinfo.fr/reun...nt-omicron-confirme-a-la-reunion-1168069.html
 
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Omicron variant: Gabriel Attal confirms "13 suspected cases" in France

The government spokesperson said there would be "proven cases" of the Omicron variant in France in the coming days. There are already 13 suspects.

AFP source
Published on 12/01/2021 at 2:59 p.m.

Olivier Véran had warned: the Omicron variant is already circulating in France . Gabriel Attal made a statement to this effect on Wednesday 1 st December, at the end of the Council of Ministers. “At the time of writing, there are 13 suspected cases of the Omicron variant in our territory, these are suspected cases, that is to say for which a screening suggested that there was a possibility of Omicron variant. All these cases are being sequenced, ”explained the Secretary of State at the exit of the Council of Ministers. "So let's not be fooled or naive, there will most likely be cases in our territory in the coming hours or days," he added. Stating that "no consolidated data allows us to conclude that this variant would be more dangerous or more resistant to vaccines", he stressed that "there is no panic, but maximum vigilance" on this subject.

Regarding the current wave of contaminations, "the health situation is worsening very clearly, and very quickly in our territory," said Gabriel Attal, noting a "massive resumption of the epidemic" with Tuesday 47,177 new cases, "a level never reached since spring ”.

"Hospital pressure is increasing markedly", he also noted, and, even if "it remains fortunately more measured than in previous waves thanks to the vaccine, it could quickly become a strong constraint for the hospital". “Admissions have increased by 40% this last week, there are now 20% of hospitalized patients, 25% of patients in intensive care more than last week. The number of hospitalizations has just crossed the 10,000 mark for the first time since August, ”he added.
Flights with southern Africa resume, conditionally

“All regions except Normandy are above the maximum alert threshold of 200 per 100,000 inhabitants. In 15 departments, including Paris , the Rhône, the Bouches-du-Rhône, the incidence rate exceeds 400. In Ardèche, it is even close to 600 "in" one of the departments where the vaccination coverage is clearly below the national average, ”he further detailed.

Gabriel Attal also announced Wednesday that flights with ten southern African countries will resume from Saturday with a "drastic" framework that will only allow travel to French people, EU nationals, diplomats and seafarers. . These travelers will also undergo a Covid test on their arrival in France, followed by isolation for seven days in the event of a negative result and ten days if the result is positive. In addition, all travelers from a country outside the EU, even vaccinated, must show a negative test within 48 hours.

https://www.lepoint.fr/politique/va...-suspects-en-france-01-12-2021-2454784_20.php
 
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A case of Omicron variant confirmed in Ile-de-France

Press release
December 2, 2021


The Ile-de-France Regional Health Agency (ARS) was informed on Wednesday 1 December of a positive result by sequencing of the Omicron variant, in a person residing in the region, screened on his return from a trip to Nigeria. The entourage was tested and placed in solitary confinement.

A traveler residing in Seine et Marne tested positive for Covid when he got off the plane on November 25, returning from a stay in Nigeria. The sample sequencing revealed Wednesday 1 st December that this person was a carrier of Omicron variant. This is a man between 50 and 60 years old who was not showing symptoms at the time of the test.

His wife, who accompanied him on this trip, has also tested positive for COVID: sequencing is underway to verify if it is the Omicron variant. Both have remained in isolation at their home since their arrival in the territory given the positive result for COVID.

A third person living under the same roof was tested on December 2 to determine if they were infected and, if so, if they were a carrier of the variant. None of the three people are vaccinated.

The ARS is continuing the health investigation to identify, test and, if necessary, isolate other possible risky contacts. All samples taken as part of the survey will be subject to sequencing.



Press contacts
Alizée Feauveaux - alizee.feauveaux@ars.sante.fr
Esther Thiry - esther.thiry@ars.sante.fr

https://www.iledefrance.ars.sante.fr/un-cas-de-variant-omicron-confirme-en-ile-de-france
 
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A first case of the Omicron variant identified in Haut-Rhin

The Grand Est regional health agency announced this Thursday, December 2, that a case of the Omicron variant was detected in the Haut-Rhin. This is a person returning from South Africa.

By CF - Today at 12:20 | updated today at 15:43 -


The Grand Est Regional Health Agency announced this Thursday, December 2 that "a traveler residing in the Haut-Rhin tested positive for Covid on November 26, returning from a stay in South Africa". The sequencing of the sample revealed this Thursday, December 2 "that this person was a carrier of the Omicron variant", continues the Regional Health Agency, in the press release that it published at midday. This is a woman aged between 40 and 50 who was "symptomatic at the time of the test". She had a full vaccination schedule (second dose in July).

The Regional Health Agency specifies that "the person has remained in isolation at his home since his arrival on the territory" and that "few risky contacts have been identified". They tested negative and were placed in solitary confinement.

This is the first case of Omicron identified in Alsace, and the second in mainland France.

https://www.lalsace.fr/sante/2021/12...=Twitter#Echob ox=1638444463-1


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PRESS RELEASE
December 2, 2021

COVID-19: A CASE OF THE OMICRON VARIANT CONFIRMS IN THE GRAND EST

The Grand Est Regional Health Agency (ARS) was informed on Thursday 2 December of a positive result by
sequencing of the Omicron variant, in a person residing in the region, screened on his return from a
trip to South Africa.

A traveler residing in Haut-Rhin tested positive for Covid on November 26, returning from a stay in
South Africa. The sequencing of the sample revealed Thursday, December 2 that this person was a carrier of
Omicron variant. This is a woman between the ages of 40 and 50 who was symptomatic at the time of the test.

The person has remained in solitary confinement at his home since his arrival on the territory given the result
positive for COVID.

The person has a complete vaccination schedule (2nd dose in July 2021).

Few at-risk contacts have been identified. These people tested negative and were placed in solitary confinement.

The ARS is continuing the health investigation to identify, test and, if necessary, isolate other risky contacts
possible. All positive samples taken as part of the investigation will be subject to sequencing.

https://www.grand-est.ars.sante.fr/c...e-en-grand-est
 
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Omicron variant: a first case detected in Vendée

Published on 12/02/2021 at 4:30 p.m. • Updated 12/02/2021 at 5:59 p.m.
Written by Christophe Turgis

A first proven case of the Omicron variant was detected in Vendée, the patient affected by the new variant of covid-19 presented a positive test on Sunday, November 28. The person was returning from South Africa.

It is the Biogroup laboratory which communicates this information to the press this Thursday, December 2.

"Biogroup analyzes each suspect positive RT-PCR test by sequencing to highlight this new Omicron variant", specifies the laboratory. The Vendée case positive for the Omicron variant was highlighted on the laboratory platform located in Tours.

The patient with the new variant of covid-19 tested positive on Sunday, November 28.

The laboratory indicates that it has set up a dedicated device for this new variant.

The Pays de la Loire Regional Health Agency confirms this case in Vendée. This is a woman, the ARS does not wish to say more to respect medical confidentiality and the care of the person. However, indicating that this person had returned from a trip to South Africa on November 28.

The ARS indicates that this person went through Amsterdam for a few days, and that she took the initiative for her test by herself. "A remarkable citizens' initiative" , underlines the director of the ARS Pays de la Loire.

Vaccinated with two doses in June, she does not show any symptoms, she went into solitary confinement, as did those around her. "Contact tracing was carried out and rechecked today, family contact cases informed of having been in contact with a positive person, have placed themselves in isolation. The search for contact cases in their social environment has been carried out, all have been identified " , further specifies the ARS Pays de la Loire.

The first Omicron cases in France

In France, two first cases of the Omicron variant have been confirmed, in Ile-de-France and in Haut-Rhin. It concerns travelers returning from Africa, regional health agencies (ARS) announced Thursday.

The first case, in Ile-de-France, concerns a man returning from a stay in Nigeria, not vaccinated against Covid and aged 50 to 60 years. He was not showing symptoms at the time of the test, according to the ARS.

The second case, detected in the Haut-Rhin, concerns a woman, aged 40 to 50 years and presenting a "complete vaccination schedule", according to the ARS of the Grand Est. She had tested positive after returning from a trip to South Africa, and placed in solitary confinement, before sequencing revealed the nature of the variant.

https://france3-regions.francetvinf...ariant-omicron-detecte-en-vendee-2362495.html
 
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First detection of cases of contamination with the Omicron variant in France

published on 03.12.21

Press releases and press kitsCoronavirusCOVID-19Health

The French health authorities confirm the detection by the laboratories of the Emergen consortium, on December 3, 2021, in metropolitan France, of 9 contaminations with the Omicron variant of the Covid-19 virus (lineage B.1.1.529).

Point position :

At this stage, 9 cases have been detected in France in the following territories: Reunion, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Île-de-France, Pays de la Loire and Grand Est. As soon as the results of the RT-PCR tests of the patients were known, and even before the results of the sequencing were obtained, the patients isolated themselves at their homes and the measures for identifying and isolating the contact persons at risk were carried out. been implemented.

Confirmed cases of the Omicron variant have also been reported in several European countries (Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Denmark, Austria, Spain, Norway) and in the United Kingdom, as well as in the United States, India or in Brazil.

Reinforcement of border screening and measures:

The ministry has today disseminated several messages to health professionals, health establishments and regional health agencies on the instructions relating to the strengthening of screening and border measures in the current context of dissemination of the Omicron variant.

In order to orient the investigations and the conduct to be taken around the cases, Public Health France has published on its site a case definition, differentiating among the people tested positive for Covid-19:

suspected cases (with a history of travel to a country at risk in the last 14 days or being contact at risk of a person having made such a stay)
possible cases (suggestive screening or person at risk of contact with a confirmed case of Omicron variant infection)
confirmed cases (confirmation by sequencing of the presence of the Omicron variant) of infection with an Omicron variant.
Any suspected case must be the subject without delay of a screening RT-PCR, a rapid technique consisting in looking for mutations found in particular in the Omicron variant. As part of this strategy, a positive screening makes it possible to suspect the presence of the variant in the sample. Only sequencing, a technique consisting in analyzing the entire genome of the virus, makes it possible to confirm infection with the Omicron variant. As such, any possible case must now be sequenced without delay.

While waiting for the results to be obtained, it should be remembered that all suspected, possible or confirmed cases of the Omicron variant must observe strict isolation for a period of 10 days, regardless of their vaccination status. All of the risky contacts of these cases are carefully monitored by the Health Insurance and the Regional Health Agencies.

All flights have been suspended since November 26 and until December 4 (00h) from South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, from Zambia, Mauritius. As of this date, new border measures will be put in place for travel from these countries in order to limit the introduction of the Omicron variant into the territory. They were the subject of a communication from the Government spokesperson and will be summarized shortly.

The ministry monitors with particular attention the overseas territories of Réunion and Mayotte which are directly linked to these countries. Since November 28, any person coming from Mayotte or Reunion to the rest of the national territory must be provided with a negative test result carried out less than 48 hours before boarding.

The health authorities are mobilized to identify as early as possible each infected patient to isolate him, quarantine all of his contact persons regardless of their vaccination status and test these people in order to fight against the spread of this variant of SARS- CoV-2 on the national territory.

The authorities recall the importance of screening and absolute respect for the isolation of any positive person or presenting symptoms suggestive of the disease, regardless of their vaccination status.

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https://solidarites-sante.gouv.fr/ac...cron-en-france
 
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Covid-19: the first case of the Omicron variant detected in Indre-et-Loire

Saturday December 4, 2021 at 5:19 PM - By Adrien Bossard
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The Regional Health Agency confirmed this Saturday that an inhabitant of the Touraine agglomeration was carrying the Omicron variant. This is the first case in Indre-et-Loire and even in the Center-Val de Loire region.
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The 29-year-old man, living in the greater Tours area, tested positive on December 2 . The sequencing of the sample revealed, this Saturday, December 4, confirmed that it was indeed the Omicron variant.

The carrier of this strain did not return from Southern Africa, where the variant was detected for the first time, but from a trip within the European Union. The Regional Health Agency specifies that he is not hospitalized and that "his condition does not cause concern" . He is in strict isolation, as is another contact person , the only one identified.

https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/san...-omicron-detecte-en-indre-et-loire-1638634762

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Coronavirus: twelve cases of the Omicron variant confirmed in France

Friday December 3, 2021 at 6:24 am - Updated Saturday December 4th, 2021 at 7:08 PM - By the editorial staff of France Bleu , France Bleu

Twelve cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 were detected in France according to Public Health France on Friday, at least in six different regions in addition to the island of Reunion.

The number of cases of infection with the Omicron variant detected in France now stands at twelve, according to the latest report updated this Friday evening by the health authorities. "As of December 3 at 4:00 p.m., three new confirmed cases of infection with the Omicron variant have been reported in France" , without anyone knowing in which region, the French public health agency said. The majority of those infected were returning from Africa.

At least six metropolitan regions and Réunion affected
So far, cases have been detected in France in the following territories: Réunion, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur , Ile-de-France, Pays de la Loire , Grand Est and Center region -Val-de-Loire . We know in particular that there is one in Seine-et-Marne, one in Vendée and one in Haut-Rhin . " These cases and their contacts are closely monitored by the local authorities, " says Public Health France. The patients are isolated at their home " even before the results of the sequencing ", specifies the DGS.

Omicron present in around 30 countries
First spotted in November in Botswana and South Africa, the Omicron variant is now present in around thirty countries on all continents. The new variant has sent a wave of panic blowing across the world, but it's too early to say what impact it will have on the pandemic, experts agree. On paper, the unprecedented number of mutations it contains leads to fears that it is more transmissible and more resistant to vaccines.

But that remains to be confirmed and it is not known whether he is able to replace Delta, currently responsible for a fifth wave of the epidemic in France , which is reflected in a clear deterioration of the indicators. On Friday, 49,858 cases were identified, an average daily over 7 days of 38,890, against less than 6,000 a month earlier.

More worryingly, this increase is having repercussions on the hospital: this Friday 11,103 Covid patients were hospitalized in France, including 2,058 in critical care services, against around 6,600 and 1,000 a month earlier. A new health defense council will take place on Monday to " see whether it is necessary to take additional measures ", Prime Minister Jean Castex announced on Thursday.

https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/san...ariant-omicron-confirmes-en-france-1638506567
 
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Covid-19 in Reunion: identification of a 2nd positive case for the "Omicron" variant

Article created on 12/03/2021Updated on 12/03/2021

Following the sequencing of three suspected “Omicron” cases, the prefecture and the Regional Health Agency today confirm the contamination by the “Omicron” variant of a second patient in Reunion Island. This case is unrelated to the previously identified case.

The patient infected with the “Omicron” variant was tested negative on arrival at the airport, as part of the systematic screening system for passengers arriving from abroad.

This person was returning from a trip to Southern Africa. She exhibited symptoms several days after arriving in Reunion. Following a new test, which was positive for Covid-19, this person was defined as a suspected case with the "Omicron" variant. The health isolation protocol was immediately implemented.

Investigations are still underway with the identified contacts. Contacts were asked to self-isolate and get tested immediately.

The patient is currently isolated at his home and is the subject of regular follow-up by the ARS.

Faced with Covid-19, the best prevention remains vaccination and respect for barrier gestures.

http://www.reunion.gouv.fr/covid-19-a-la-reunion-identification-d-un-2eme-cas-a8866.html

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Omicron variant: a 3rd case identified in Reunion, the 1st indigenous
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LH • Posted on December 5, 2021 at 11:00 p.m.

According to the authorities, this 3rd case is unrelated to the 2 other identified cases, nor to a stay abroad. The patient infected with the omicron variant would be an indigenous case.

First indigenous case, another possible
This case was identified following the latest sequencing results. Contact tracing made it possible to identify a contact person at risk, whose screening is in favor of an Omicron variant. This person is therefore an additional possible case, whose sequencing results are pending. It would not have any relation with a stay abroad either.

Stella high school under surveillance
The 3rd identified case and this possible case of the Omicron variant are educated at the Stella high school in Saint-Leu. The authorities indicate this Sunday evening that it appears desirable to retest all the students of the 2 classes concerned, given the emergence of the Omicron variant.

Classes are not closed
However, classes will not be closed pending results. All the students in the classes concerned have already been tested when the positive cases were discovered, without knowing at the time that it was the Omicron variant, the authorities explain.

Symptomatic but do not cause concern
They specify that positive people are symptomatic without their state of health causing concern. The sanitary isolation protocol was immediately implemented, as well as the screening instruction for contact cases. Investigations are still ongoing.

https://la1ere.francetvinfo.fr/reun...e-a-la-reunion-le-1er-autochtone-1172866.html
 
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Isere

Covid-19: a first case of the Omicron variant detected in Grenoble

While a dozen cases are currently identified on the national territory, a first case of Omicron variant has been detected in Isère, and precisely in Grenoble.

By GM - Today at 17:26 | updated today at 17:31 -

“This is a patient who came to be tested on December 2 in one of our laboratories and whose PCR test, which turned out to be positive, was then subject to emergency sequencing on our technical platform. of Saint-Martin-d'Hères ”, specifies Olivier Vidon, president of the group of medical biology laboratories Biogroup / Oriade-Noviale, leader in the region.

The man in question was returning from the United States.

https://www.ledauphine.com/sante/20...ant-omicron-un-premier-cas-detecte-a-grenoble
 
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Omicron: 133 cases in France, Jean Castex warns

"We must prepare" for the deployment of the variant, said the Prime Minister. And this, while Gabriel Attal took stock of the number of referenced cases.

By Le Point.fr , with AFP
Published on 12/14/2021 at 9:24 am - Modified 12/14/2021 at 12:38 p.m.

The Omicron variant is on everyone's minds in the executive. While France is facing a fifth epidemic wave still dominated by the Delta variant, Jean Castex warned, Tuesday, December 14, on France Bleu Provence , about the evolution of Omicron on the territory. "We must prepare, because the variants always end up being essential", declared the head of government, during the second day of his trip to Marseille , in the Bouches-du-Rhône. At the same time, on France Info , the spokesperson for the executive, Gabriel Attal, announced that 133 cases of the Omicron variant have been detected in France, citing "more than 10,000 sequencing per week".

"Most of the cases are screened and then there is the sequencing," he also added. According to him, “in reality, we have a sieve that is quite tight”, which could mean that there are “probably” more cases than those which are screened for sequencing. "There is particular vigilance" on the part of the authorities, he said. "The truth is that we do not yet know exactly when this variant will unfold, but experience has led us to say that we must prepare for it, because in the end the variants always come to dominate" , for his part developed the head of government.

No alert on the start of the school year
"Even if the circulation (of Omicron) today in France remains weak, our duty is to anticipate on the basis of what we know", pleaded Jean Castex. "The British say that it is much more contagious than Delta, which itself was more contagious than its predecessors, but that it does not necessarily lead to more serious forms and that it cannot withstand the third injection" , he also noted.

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https://www.lepoint.fr/sante/omicro...castex-met-en-garde-14-12-2021-2456725_40.php
 
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