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US - California reports first case of new coronavirus variant Omicron, first in the U.S. - December 1, 2021
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"Media@cdc.gov (CDC)" <sohco@CDC.GOV>
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Subject: CDC Media Statement: First confirmed case of Omicron variant detected in the United States
Date: Dec 1, 2021 1:47 PM
Media Statement
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Contact: CDC Media Relations
phone redacted
First confirmed case of Omicron variant detected in the United States
The California and San Francisco Departments of Public Health have confirmed that a recent case of COVID-19 among an individual in California was caused by the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529). The individual was a traveler who returned from South Africa on November 22, 2021. The individual, who was fully vaccinated and had mild symptoms that are improving, is self-quarantining and has been since testing positive. All close contacts have been contacted and have tested negative.
Genomic sequencing was conducted at the University of California, San Francisco and the sequence was confirmed at CDC as being consistent with the Omicron variant. This will be the first confirmed case of COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant detected in the United States.
On November 26, 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) classified a new variant, B.1.1.529, as a Variant of Concern and named it Omicron and on November 30, 2021, the United States also classified it as a Variant of Concern. CDC has been actively monitoring and preparing for this variant, and we will continue to work diligently with other U.S. and global public health and industry partners to learn more. Despite the detection of Omicron, Delta remains the predominant strain in the United States.
The recent emergence of the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) further emphasizes the importance of vaccination, boosters, and general prevention strategies needed to protect against COVID-19. Everyone 5 and older should get vaccinated boosters are recommended for everyone 18 years and older.
For more information on the Omicron variant visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019...nts/index.html.
"Media@cdc.gov (CDC)" <sohco@CDC.GOV>
To: <MMWR-MEDIA@LISTSERV.CDC.GOV>
Subject: CDC Media Statement: First confirmed case of Omicron variant detected in the United States
Date: Dec 1, 2021 1:47 PM
Media Statement
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Contact: CDC Media Relations
phone redacted
First confirmed case of Omicron variant detected in the United States
The California and San Francisco Departments of Public Health have confirmed that a recent case of COVID-19 among an individual in California was caused by the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529). The individual was a traveler who returned from South Africa on November 22, 2021. The individual, who was fully vaccinated and had mild symptoms that are improving, is self-quarantining and has been since testing positive. All close contacts have been contacted and have tested negative.
Genomic sequencing was conducted at the University of California, San Francisco and the sequence was confirmed at CDC as being consistent with the Omicron variant. This will be the first confirmed case of COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant detected in the United States.
On November 26, 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) classified a new variant, B.1.1.529, as a Variant of Concern and named it Omicron and on November 30, 2021, the United States also classified it as a Variant of Concern. CDC has been actively monitoring and preparing for this variant, and we will continue to work diligently with other U.S. and global public health and industry partners to learn more. Despite the detection of Omicron, Delta remains the predominant strain in the United States.
The recent emergence of the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) further emphasizes the importance of vaccination, boosters, and general prevention strategies needed to protect against COVID-19. Everyone 5 and older should get vaccinated boosters are recommended for everyone 18 years and older.
For more information on the Omicron variant visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019...nts/index.html.
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sharon sanders
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CNN is carrying Fauci news conference:
https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news...t-12-01-21/h_6c81d8966c7e1f4c9bcceb6bb10cf1ad
https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news...t-12-01-21/h_6c81d8966c7e1f4c9bcceb6bb10cf1ad
Mary Wilson
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First case of Omicron coronavirus variant identified in the U.S.
Dec. 1, 2021
By Andrew Joseph
... The Covid-19 case was identified by the California and San Francisco health departments in a person who had traveled to South Africa and returned on Nov. 22, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a release. The individual, who was fully vaccinated and had mild symptoms that are improving, has been isolating since testing positive on Nov. 29. All close contacts have been contacted and have tested negative thus far, health officials said.
At a White House briefing, Anthony Fauci, the country’s top infectious disease official, said to his knowledge, the person had not received a booster. ...
https://www.statnews.com/2021/12/01...m_source=twitter&utm_campaign=twitter_organic
Dec. 1, 2021
By Andrew Joseph
... The Covid-19 case was identified by the California and San Francisco health departments in a person who had traveled to South Africa and returned on Nov. 22, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a release. The individual, who was fully vaccinated and had mild symptoms that are improving, has been isolating since testing positive on Nov. 29. All close contacts have been contacted and have tested negative thus far, health officials said.
At a White House briefing, Anthony Fauci, the country’s top infectious disease official, said to his knowledge, the person had not received a booster. ...
https://www.statnews.com/2021/12/01...m_source=twitter&utm_campaign=twitter_organic
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Shiloh
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Source: https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/12/03/la-county-confirms-1st-covid-19-case-of-omicron-variant/
LA County confirms 1st COVID-19 case of Omicron variant
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said in a Thursday statement that the individual returned to the area after traveling to South Africa, via London, on Nov. 22. The infection, health authorities said, was most likely travel-related.
By Donna Littlejohn |
PUBLISHED: December 3, 2021 at 4:36 a.m. | UPDATED: December 3, 2021 at 4:46 a.m.
Southern California has its first confirmed case of the new Omicron coronavirus variant, Los Angeles County public health officials confirmed Thursday evening, Dec. 2, a day after the country’s first case was confirmed in San Francisco.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said in a Thursday statement that the individual returned to the area after traveling to South Africa, via London, on Nov. 22. The infection, health authorities said, was most likely travel-related....
LA County confirms 1st COVID-19 case of Omicron variant
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said in a Thursday statement that the individual returned to the area after traveling to South Africa, via London, on Nov. 22. The infection, health authorities said, was most likely travel-related.
By Donna Littlejohn |
PUBLISHED: December 3, 2021 at 4:36 a.m. | UPDATED: December 3, 2021 at 4:46 a.m.
Southern California has its first confirmed case of the new Omicron coronavirus variant, Los Angeles County public health officials confirmed Thursday evening, Dec. 2, a day after the country’s first case was confirmed in San Francisco.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said in a Thursday statement that the individual returned to the area after traveling to South Africa, via London, on Nov. 22. The infection, health authorities said, was most likely travel-related....
sharon sanders
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