As reported by the Ministry of Health of the Nation, the first case of Omicron in Argentina This is a 38-year-old man, a resident of the province of San Luis, who returned on November 30 from a work event in South Africa.
“The traveler presents a complete vaccination schedule and a history of coronavirus in March 2021 “, I indicate from the portfolio led by Carla Vizzotti. Regarding the protocol, they assured that the patient with Omicron “He is fulfilling the isolation” since his arrival.
According to the details, a PCR test had been carried out prior to the return trip, which was negative, and then another for antigens in Ezeiza that yielded the same result. A few days after its arrival, the possibility of contagion and the appearance of the variant appeared Omicron.
After several infections among the people who were with him in South Africa, an antigen test was performed and his sample was sent to laboratories to detect mutations: “results were obtained with deletions compatible with variants Omicron or Alpha ”.
Recommendations for the population
Before the appearance of the first case, the national government insisted with the keys to avoid the transmission of the variant which has already been identified in countries in Africa, Asia, Oceania, the European Union and also in Brazil and Chile.
In the first place, the importance of starting or completing vaccination schedules was stressed. In this sense, they pointed out that those over 50 years of age with Sinopahrm and those who are immunocompromised can receive the additional dose.
Likewise, they stated that they continue with the correct use of the chinstrap in closed spaces, respect social distancing and also maintain cross ventilation of shared environments with non-cohabitating people.
Finally, they mentioned frequently washing their hands with soap and water, consulting early in the presence of symptoms compatible with the coronavirus and strictly respecting isolation (for cases) and quarantine (for close contacts).
