BREAKING: Victoria has recorded two new cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The new cases come as national cabinet prepares to meet to discuss the federal government’s decision to shut the borders to eight southern African states. | MartaPascual3
The cases were all picked up after PCR testing showed a gene dropout on the virus, potentially indicating the new strain.
The traveller, who was fully vaccinated, tested negative for coronavirus on December 4 before developing symptoms and returning a positive result to a second test administered on December 6.While authorities are taking a cautious approach to the new strain and extending quarantine for close contacts, Premier Daniel Andrews said on Thursday that Victoria was not aiming to wipe the variant out.
“This thing is in our country, it will be more widespread … there are always more cases than you know. The good news is that we are one of the most highly vaccinated countries and communities anywhere in the world.” There are currently 313 Victorians infected with the virus in hospital. Of those, 61 are in intensive care and 25 on a ventilator. An additional 43 patients who are in intensive care have been cleared of the virus.
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