The Omicron variant of concern has now been detected in circulation among Trinidad and Tobago’s population.
The case in question was one of two people announced yesterday to as the newest discoveries of the variant on the country’s shores.
According to T&T’s Ministry of Health, the person had no recent travel history or recent contact with a COVID-19 positive person.
Dr Joanne Paul previously forecast that with its higher transmissibility, it will likely take hold and become the dominant strain in circulation.
The community case brings the number of Omicron cases to be detected in Trinidad and Tobago up to five.
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