a first case of the new variant detected in Belgium

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In Europe, the South African variant was detected for the first time in Belgium. Julien Gasparutto, Brussels correspondent for France Télévisions, provides initial details.

The South African variant, described as “worrying” by the WHO, was detected for the first time in Europe. “This is a young woman in her thirties who was staying in Egypt and she was passing through Turkey. She returned to Belgium on November 11. It was only eleven days after ‘She tested positive and her test revealed that she was a carrier of the new Omicron variant, first named’ Nu ‘. She suffers from flu-like symptoms and was quarantined upon her return. “, reports Julien Gasparutto, correspondent in Brussels for France Televisions.

There are said to be around fifty other suspected cases in Belgium. “The researchers will multiply the sequencing in the coming hours to try to find out more about this variant and its ability to spread. Belgium is facing a resurgence of the epidemic. As of Saturday, bars and restaurants will close in 11 pm Discos remain closed and private parties are prohibited for the next three weeks “, adds the journalist from France Télévisions.

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