Covid-19: New Zealand reports first Omicron XE variant
Wellington (New Zealand), April 23: Amid Covid-19 outbreak, New Zealand reported its first case of Omicron XE variant at the border, said the Ministry of Health in a statement on Saturday.
A person who has travelled from overseas to New Zealand has been confirmed as having the XE variant of Omicron, said the ministry. This is the first known detection of the Omicron XE variant of Covid-19 in New Zealand, it said.
As the country is going through Anzac long weekend, the ministry has warned people to take health measures to protect themselves from the virus.
"Firstly, be up to date with vaccinations. Secondly, wear a mask. And thirdly, stay home and avoid others if you're unwell," said the ministry. New Zealand is currently under the orange settings of the Covid-19 Protection Framework, where there is no limit for gatherings.
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