Leh: The Ladakh region has reported its first Omicron case, a new coronavirus Variant surging across the world.
"A man with travel history of Nepal has tested positive for the variant Omicorn who belongs to the Kargil district of the Ladakh," officials said.
The official said that the patient arrived at Leh airport on December 7 and underwent mandatory sampling of RT-PCR during which he was put under quarantine.
The official said that though he tested negative for COVID-19, samples for the variant Omicorn were collected and sent for lab examination.
"The sample results have returned positive and the individual has been immediately isolated and necessary precautionary measures have been taken besides whatever is required is being done timely," the senior Health official said requesting anonymity.
He said that all his contacts are undergoing sampling and it is also being ensured that no one is left behind and all the measures to ensure that it doesn’t spread further are being taken by the authorities.
