Omicron variant, in Holland before flights from South Africa

The Omicron variant was already in the Netherlands before cases were ascertained on passengers arriving last November 26 with two flights from South Africa. This was announced by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (Rivm). “We found the omicron variant of the coronavirus in two tests dating back to November 19 and November 23 – the Rivm said in a statement – It is not yet clear whether these people have visited southern Africa”. At least 14 people who tested positive for the new variant arrived in Holland with two flights from South Africa.