Omicron COVID Confirmed In St Louis Missouri

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The presumed positive sample originated from a St. Louis City resident who has recent domestic travel history. The results are currently awaiting confirmation by the CDC.

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Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services 

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BREAKING NEWS: Missouri just announced the first case of COVID-19 caused by the Omicron Variant. The presumed positive sample originated from a St. Louis City resident who has recent domestic travel history. The results are currently awaiting confirmation by the CDC. Everyone 5 years and older is highly encouraged to protect themselves from COVID-19 by getting fully vaccinated (and boosted if age 18 and older).

“Although there is much we still need to learn about this new variant, we do know the best tool currently available to protect ourselves from COVID-19 is personal prevention. I urge Missourians to seek information on the Omicron variant from DHSS and trusted medical sources as opposed to social media,” said Donald Kauerauf, DHSS Director. “We also encourage Missourians to remain vigilant in protecting themselves and staying informed this holiday season as this new variant is investigated further.”

What we know:

- The Omicron variant has mutated several times in ways that are causing concern for public health experts

- Omicron has been identified in several countries and states within the U.S.

What we don’t know (more data is being collected):

- Transmissibility caused by Omicron

- Disease severity caused by Omicron

- Degree to which vaccines and therapies protect against Omicron

What you can do to protect yourself and those around you:

- Wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas of substantial or high community transmission

- Frequent handwashing

- Maintain physical distance from others

- Get tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms

Find your vaccine at MOStopsCovid.com. Find testing resources at Health.Mo.Gov/communitytest.