Three cases of infection with the Omicron strain were found in Cyprus

The Ministry of Health of Cyprus announced the discovery of three cases of infection with a new strain of coronavirus "omicron", according to Kathimerini.

According to the publication, children living in the province of Limassol became infected. Upon arrival in Cyprus, the patients passed a PCR test, which gave a negative result, the newspaper writes. However, five days later, the first symptoms appeared.

The second PCR test showed they had coronavirus. More in-depth testing revealed the Omicron strain in them.

The omicron strain was first identified in November in South Africa and Botswana, and later it spread to other countries, including Europe and the USA . In Russia, the omicron strain was found in two citizens who arrived from South Africa.