Probable Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant in Quarantine Hotel, Hong Kong, China, November 2021

Probable Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant in Quarantine Hotel, Hong Kong, China, November 2021

We report detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) in an asymptomatic, fully vaccinated traveler in a quarantine hotel in Hong Kong, China. The Omicron variant was also detected in a fully vaccinated traveler staying in a room across the corridor from...

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Main Authors: Haogao Gu, Pavithra Krishnan, Daisy Y.M. Ng, Lydia D.J Chang, Gigi Y.Z. Liu, Samuel S.M. Cheng, Mani M.Y. Hui, Mathew C.Y. Fan, Jacob H.L. Wan, Leo H.K. Lau, Benjamin J. Cowling, Malik Peiris, Leo L.M. Poon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2022-02-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
COVID-19
coronavirus disease
severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
SARS-CoV-2
coronaviruses¸ viruses
respiratory infections
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/28/2/21-2422_article

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