In Nigeria, the strain of COVID-19 “Oomikron” in the sample, which was taken in October of this year – a few weeks before it became known, reports Associated Press.
“Retrospective sequencing of previously confirmed cases among travelers who arrived in Nigeria also revealed the Oomikron option in the samples collected in October 2021,” quotes the chapter of the Control Center for Nigeria Diseases.
For the first time about the COVID-19 strain, which received the “Oomikron” designation, became known in November. He was first revealed in southern Africa. Experts believe that Omicron may pose a threat, as it spreads much faster than other strains who revealed scientists for the pandemic period, and contains a large number of mutations.