Urgent | The first case of an omicron mutant was detected in Saudi Arabia

Weather of Arabia - An official source in the Ministry of Health stated that, in reference to what was previously announced regarding the emergence of a new mutated strain of the Corona virus (Covid-19) in a number of countries, and the monitoring of the transmission of infected people from it to other countries, a case of the mutated strain was monitored. “omicron” from the virus in the Kingdom, to a citizen coming from a North African country, and an epidemiological investigation was conducted, the infected person and his contacts were isolated, and the approved health procedures were completed.

This comes as a continuation of the efforts of the Ministry and the Public Health Authority “Prevention” in investigating and dealing with the epidemiological situation of the Corona virus (Covid-19) and mutated strains on an ongoing basis, procedures for examining the genetic sequence of the virus, and the efforts of national authorities in combating the pandemic, including procedures for monitoring outlets.

The source stressed the need for all members of society to hurry to complete receiving vaccine doses and to adhere to all precautionary measures, preventive measures and approved protocols, as well as the importance of those coming from traveling to adhere to instructions related to quarantine and laboratory examination for their safety and the safety of all.