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4 members of family, 5 others test positive for Omicron variant in Jaipur

The genome sequencing of their swab samples confirmed it, a senior official said

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Microscopic view of covid-19 omicron variant or B.1.1.529. 3D rendering

Press Trust of India Jaipur

Four members of a family and five others have tested positive for the Omicron variant of coronavirus, an official said here on Sunday.

Health Secretary Vaibhav Galriya said the genome sequencing of their swab samples confirmed it.

He said the family members had recently returned from South Africa.

Their samples were sent for genome sequencing to Jaipur's state-run Sawai Man Singh Hospital.

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First Published: Dec 05 2021 | 9:13 PM IST

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