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Pakistan confirms first case of Omicron variant 

Omicron has been detected in Pakistan, in less than a month after the new variant first discovered in South Africa.

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Pakistan confirms first case of Omicron variant 
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Karachi: Pakistan Thursday confirmed first case of coronavirus’ newly discovered variant ‘Omicron’ in a female citizen, GNN reported.

According to Sindh Health Department, a private hospital in Karachi reported the first case of omicron in a female patient— who had arrived from a foreign country.

As per preliminary reports, the 65-year-old patient, who was unvaccinated, is stable. The health department said that they are trying to verify her travel history. 

The authorities further added that the woman is staying in medical facility and the government is trying detect her close contacts.

The approved health procedures, however, were completed.

Omicron has been detected in Pakistan, in less than a month after the new variant first discovered in South Africa.

So far, Omicron variant of the coronavirus has been detected in 57 countries , the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday. 

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