Manipur Omicron: Three samples sent for genome sequencing

Imphal: After the detection of the first Omicron variant of COVID-19 in Manipur on Monday, no new cases have been reported so far, informed a health official.

In a press statement issued on Thursday, state health director Dr. K Rajo Singh said that all primary and secondary contacts of the person who was detected with Omicron variant with a travel history to Tanzania have been traced and testing is ongoing.

During contact tracing, three persons tested positive for COVID-19 and their samples have been sent for Whole Genome Sequencing to IBSD Takyelpat in Imphal, said Dr Rajo.