Malaysia has reported its first case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant.
The case involved a 19-year-old foreigner, who arrived from South Africa via Singapore on November 19.
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The patient arrived before Omicron was declared a variant of concern (VOC). This means the patient arrived before Malaysia enforced the temporary travel ban on selected African countries.
“The student had been fully vaccinated with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine” says Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
She was issued a mandatory 10-day quarantine order and did not exhibit any symptoms throughout.
8 close contacts of the patient will undergo RT-PCR swab tests today.
Meanwhile, Khairy says the Vaccinated Travel Lane between Malaysia and Singapore will continue, despite the Republic reporting two Omicron cases.
Continue adhering to COVID-19 SOPs and take the booster shot immediately when offered!
By: Roshini Ravindran
