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UAE confirms first Omicron case

ABU DHABI, Dec 1 (KUNA) -- The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Wednesday confirmed the first case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in a woman coming from an African country via an Arab nation. The patient was fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as per the approved health protocols in place in the UAE.
She has been examined and isolated along with those who were in close contact with her, the Ministry said in a statement.
The patient shows no symptoms of the disease, and all necessary health precautions have been taken, where the Health Sector is fully prepared to face any COVID-19 variants through inspection and surveillance.
The Ministry stressed the importance of being vaccinated, including the booster shot, to ensure immunity and increase protection from coronavirus variants. (end) bs.mys