Today: 2 August 2025
3 December 2021
1 min read

Israel reports third case of Omicron variant of Covid-19

The Israeli Ministry of Health on Thursday reported a third case of the Covid-19 variant Omicron in the country…reports Asian Lite News

This is an Israeli vaccinated with three Pfizer shots, who recently returned from England, the ministry noted.

The previous two people infected of Omicron returned from Malawi and South Africa, Xinhua news agency reported.

Israel reports third case of Omicron variant of Covid-19

The ministry added that there is a high suspicion of another 30 cases of Omicron in Israel, for which the results of a genomic sequencing tests have not yet received. 24 of the 30 were not vaccinated, or recovered more than half a year ago. Also, 11 out of 30 have recently returned from abroad.

ALSO READ: Palestine concerned over detection of Omicron variant in Israel

In addition, there are 12 other cases of low suspicion for the variant, as their uncertain test results were sent for re-testing.

Previous Story

US Vigilant Over ‘Omicron’ Threat

Next Story

Violence impacts over 7L children due to school closures in Cameroon

Latest from Arab News

Famine grips Gaza, WHO warns

WHO said Gaza’s population is facing acute food insecurity under the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification…reports Asian Lite News The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued its starkest warning yet about the

Lifeline from UAE to Gaza

UAE’s Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 sustains Gaza’s collapsing health system with hospitals, treatment, aid, and vaccines, offering vital relief to thousands amid deepening crisis….reports Asian Lite News The United Arab Emirates has

More Nations Support Palestine State

UAE has hailed the intention of countries such as Malta, Canada, Australia, Andorra, Finland, Iceland, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Portugal, and San Marino to recognise Palestine….reports Asian Lite News The UAE has welcomed

Trump envoy in Israel as Gaza starves

Witkoff is expected to visit US-backed food distribution efforts in Gaza run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). As the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza worsens, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve

UK PM, Oman’s Sultan agree to deepen ties

Sultan Haitham welcomes UK’s steps towards recognising Palestine, reaffirms Oman’s support for a two-state solution and lasting peace in the Middle East..reports Asian Lite News Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Oman’s Sultan
Go toTop

Don't Miss

I2U2 vision progressive and practical: Modi at first leaders’ summit

In his remarks at the meeting, Modi said that “under

NETANYAHU TARGETED

Israeli jets on Saturday pounded Haret Hreik in southern Beirut