6 new Omicron cases detected in Manipur today

Government of Manipur, Health Services today informed the general public on detection of six new Omicron variant cases of SARS-CoV-2 in the state.

The press release issued by Dr K Rajo Singh informed that the total number of Omicron variant cases in Manipur is now seven.

The first case of Omicron in Manipur was reported on December 27 last when a resident from Imphal West district who returned from Tanzania tested positive.

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The release also informed that all the seven persons have completed their mandatory isolation period and have been discharged with RT-PCR negative reports, adding that tracing of close contacts and containment measures are already in place as well as cross notifications been sent.