AI Article Synopsis
- - In November 2021, South Korea identified 14 cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19, linked to international travel.
- - Investigations showed that the omicron variant was spreading within the community, as most newly reported cases had no travel history.
- - By December 10, 2021, a total of 80 omicron cases were confirmed, suggesting the actual number of transmissions in Korea could be higher than reported.
Article Abstract
In November 2021, 14 international travel-related severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) B.1.1.529 (omicron) variant of concern (VOC) patients were detected in South Korea. Epidemiologic investigation revealed community transmission of the omicron VOC. A total of 80 SARS-CoV-2 omicron VOC-positive patients were identified until December 10, 2021 and 66 of them reported no relation to the international travel. There may be more transmissions with this VOC in Korea than reported.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8728587 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2021.36.e346 | DOI Listing |
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