Saudi Arabia Detects First Case Of Omicron Variant

Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, Dec 2 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia announced yesterday, the detection of its first case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

The variant was detected from an inbound citizen, coming from a North African country, the Saudi Health Ministry said, adding that, the infected person was quarantined and those close contacts were tested.

The ministry called on the public to complete their COVID-19 vaccinations to protect the safety of all.

Saudi Arabia has been witnessing a drop in daily COVID-19 cases, after serious efforts were made in fighting the spread of the virus, especially the nationwide vaccination drive.