Kuwait: Kuwait has detected its first case of the Omicron version of the coronavirus, state news agency Kuna reported on Wednesday.
The variant was detected in a European traveller who had arrived in Kuwait from an African country where the variant was detected, KUNA reported, citing a health ministry spokesperson.
Speaking to KUNA, Dr Abdullah Al-Sanad said that the passenger had previously received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and is now in institutional quarantine as per health protocols.
He said the ministry has taken necessary precautions as several countries have announced the discovery of the new version.
According to Al-Sanad, currently, the epidemic situation in Kuwait is stable, however, citizens and residents have been advised to take a booster shot to help the ministry stop the spread.
Studies have shown that current vaccines are effective against Omicron, he emphasized.
On Wednesday, health officials recorded 18 healthy, one death and 33 new coronavirus infections, bringing the total number of cases in Kuwait to 413,588.
Kuwaiti people look forward to the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Egypt have banned the COVID-19 variant on travelers from the southern African states.