The Robert Koch Medical Institute in Germany announced on Tuesday that the first case of infection with the new strain of the "Omicron" virus has been confirmed in the country. The patient returned from Tanzania to Germany and was hospitalized after symptoms were detected in him. At present, contact tracing is being conducted to identify other individuals who may have been infected.
The case of infection with the new variant has caused concern in Germany, as this mutation of the virus is considered to be more contagious than its predecessors. The government has called for strict compliance with preventive measures such as wearing masks and vaccinations. Currently, all travels and contacts of the patient are being discussed and subjected to analysis.
"We urge all citizens to remain vigilant and to follow safety measures to protect themselves and others from infection," said a representative of the institute. The authorities in Germany have also begun discussing the introduction of new measures to prevent the spread of the new strain of the virus and to reduce the risk of its further dissemination in society.
