Omicron scare: List of countries where new Covid variant cases have been found

Several countries, including the US and the UK have stopped flights from South Africa and other African countries over the new Covid variant, Omicron.

Canada reported its first case of Omicron on Sunday in two people. France’s health ministry also said om Sunday that eight new Omicron cases have surfaced in the country.

Israel, Hong Kong and Belgium were among the countries where Omicron reached early on.

Here is the full list of 15 countries where cases have been reported till now:

South Africa, Botswana, Belgium, Hong Kong, Israel, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Denmark, Australia, Italy, Canada, France.

India on Sunday revised travel guidelines for international passengers in view of 'Omicron' variant.

International passengers must submit 14 days' travel history and upload negative Covid test results. Travellers from countries deemed "at-risk" will also undergo a mandatory 7-day home quarantine if they test negative for the virus, the Union Health Ministry said.

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