Himachal Pradesh coronavirus update: State reports first Omicron case

The first case of Omicron in Himachal Pradesh was reported in Mandi district a few days ago, health secretary Amitabh Avasthi said on Sunday

Omicron, Covid-19, Coronavirus
Press Trust of India Shimla (HP)
1 min read Last Updated : Dec 26 2021 | 3:16 PM IST

The first case of Omicron in Himachal Pradesh was reported in Mandi district a few days ago, health secretary Amitabh Avasthi said on Sunday.

A 45-year-old woman was tested positive for the new COVID-19 variant on December 12. Her RT-PCR test was conducted at the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital.

The woman had arrived in India from Canada on December 3 and was home isolated for 14 days, he said.

However, she has recovered and tested negative on December 24, Avasthi noted.

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Topics :CoronavirusOmicronHimachal PradeshCoronavirus TestsCoronavirus Vaccinehealthcare

First Published: Dec 26 2021 | 3:16 PM IST

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