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Source: https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/1201/1264223-ireland-nphet/
Case of Omicron variant confirmed in Ireland
Updated / Wednesday, 1 Dec 2021 17:44
Tests have confirmed that a case of the Omicron coronavirus variant has been confirmed in Ireland.
The tests were conducted at the National Virus Reference Laboratory.
Laboratory director Dr Cillian de Gascun told a technical briefing of the National Public Health Emergency Team that 14 samples were analysed over the weekend.
Eight of the samples underwent whole genome sequencing and one of those eight was confirmed as having the Omicron variant yesterday.
Dr De Gascun said it is a travel associated case to one of designated countries, which have confirmed cases of Omicron...
Case of Omicron variant confirmed in Ireland
Updated / Wednesday, 1 Dec 2021 17:44
Tests have confirmed that a case of the Omicron coronavirus variant has been confirmed in Ireland.
The tests were conducted at the National Virus Reference Laboratory.
Laboratory director Dr Cillian de Gascun told a technical briefing of the National Public Health Emergency Team that 14 samples were analysed over the weekend.
Eight of the samples underwent whole genome sequencing and one of those eight was confirmed as having the Omicron variant yesterday.
Dr De Gascun said it is a travel associated case to one of designated countries, which have confirmed cases of Omicron...
