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First Confirmed Case Of COVID-19 Omicron Variant Reported In Philadelphia - CBS Philly

First Confirmed Case Of COVID-19 Omicron Variant Reported In Philadelphia - CBS Philly

First Confirmed Case Of COVID-19 Omicron Variant Reported In Philadelphia - CBS Philly
Dec 04, 2021 51 secs

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The COVID-19 omicron variant is now present in Philadelphia and New Jersey.

Health officials say omicron is more transmissible than the delta variant, which was more transmissible than earlier variants.

Philadelphia health officials say the first confirmed case of the new COVID-19 omicron variant has been identified in the city.

Officials say a male resident in his 30’s from Northwest Philadelphia has tested positive for the omicron variant.

The omicron variant is said to be a more transmissible variant of the virus.

Today, @PHLPublicHealth announced the 1st case of COVID-19 Omicron variant identified in Philadelphia.

“Since the discovery of this new variant, we have been preparing for the likelihood of an omicron case in Philadelphia,” Mayor Jim Kenney said.

“A new variant, especially one that may be more transmissible, means that we have to stay vigilant about taking steps to protect ourselves and everyone around us.

The omicron variant has also been confirmed in New Jersey.

We have confirmed our first case of the Omicron variant in New Jersey.

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