The Omicron mutation of the coronavirus, which emerged in South Africa, also spread to Tunisia. In a statement, Tunisian Health Minister Ali Mrabet stated that an Omicron mutation was detected in a 23-year-old male passenger who came to Tunisia from Congo via Turkey.
Noting that the Covid-19 test performed in Tunisia was positive for the passenger in question, Mrabet announced that as a result of the examinations made after the test, the Omicron mutation was detected in the passenger.
PASSENGER IN quarantine
Noting that the passenger is currently in quarantine, Mrabet praised Tunisia’s speed in detecting the mutation, noting that his country proved that it was fully prepared to deal with the epidemic and its consequences.
ALSO SEEN IN MEXICO
On the other hand, the Omicron mutation of Covid-19, which was discovered in South Africa in Mexico, was detected for the first time in a 51-year-old person.
Source: UAV