PANDEMIC

Omicron variant detected for first time in Sweden

29 November 2021, Czech Republic, Trutnov: An employee of the microbiological laboratory of the Trutnov Hospital evaluates tests for COVID-19. The first case of the coronavirus variant Omicron in the Czech Republic has been confirmed after further laboratory tests. Photo: Taneèek David/CTK/dpa. — An employee of the microbiological laboratory of the Czech Trutnov Hospital evaluates tests for Covid-19. Photo: Taneèek David/dpa.

The Nomad Today/dpa

30 de November de 2021 (09:34 h.)

The person comes from the southern Swedish region of Skane

Sweden has confirmed its first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant, the Public Health Agency said on Monday.

The virus was detected in a sample taken just over a week ago from a traveller who had recently been in South Africa, the agency reported.

The person comes from the southern Swedish region of Skane.

The statement said that Omicron, which has been classed as a "variant of concern" by the World Health Organization, was expected to appear in Sweden at some point.