niman Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 Initial results from genome sequencing showed the omicron variant (B.1.1.529) in 13 of the samples from the positive tests. Sequencing has not been completed yet. It is possible that the new variant will be found in more test samples. https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/coronavirus-variant-omicron-found-in-13-positive-tests-so-far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted November 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 (edited) On 26 November 2021, 624 passengers returning from South Africa were tested for the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 by the GGD Kennemerland. The passengers were tested at Schiphol Airport; 61 of them tested positive for COVID-19. These test samples were sent to RIVM National Institute for Public Health and the Environment for further analysis to determine which variant of the coronavirus was involved. Initial results from genome sequencing showed the omicron variant (B.1.1.529) in 13 of the samples from the positive tests. Sequencing has not been completed yet. It is possible that the new variant will be found in more test samples. Edited November 28, 2021 by niman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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