Two more Omicron COVID-19 cases transited through Singapore to Australia and Malaysia

The Omicron case who arrived in Malaysia through Singapore had additionally travelled from Johannesburg, South Africa. Malaysia’s Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin earlier confirmed that she was the nation’s first Omicron case. The 19-year-old pupil, who was totally vaccinated, arrived in Malaysia on Nov 19, earlier than the World Health Organization declared Omicron a variant of concern on Nov 26. Singapore’s Health Ministry mentioned she was on SQ479 and had remained within the transit holding space till her departure to Malaysia on Nov 19.Fifteen passengers on board SQ479 have been recognized as her flight shut contacts. “All of them had not entered Singapore, or interacted with the community in Singapore, and had remained in the transit holding area,” mentioned MOH. “Contact tracing for both cases is ongoing.”It was reported earlier this week that two travellers from South Africa who transited in Singapore examined constructive for the Omicron variant in Sydney.They remained within the transit space and didn't go to different areas in Changi Airport, mentioned MOH. Seven folks disembarked, of whom six are serving a 10-day stay-home discover at a devoted facility and will likely be examined utilizing polymerase chain response exams.