First 12 instances of the Omicron variant demonstrated in El Paso - KVIA El Paso

EL PASO, Texas -- El Paso fitness officials verified Monday 12 circumstances of the COVID-19 Omicron variant amongst sufferers in the group.

health officials say the specimens have been amassed on Dec. 21 and 22. Six of the patients are male, six are female. The ages of the patients latitude from their 20s to 70s.

here's a breakdown of what's widely used about the patients:

Seven sufferers had been thoroughly vaccinated.

No patient required hospitalization.

Three sufferers stated having traveled outdoor El Paso.

Three sufferers still have energetic instances.

Seven patients have recovered.

Two sufferers didn't reply to the city's contact tracers.

city health officials say the Omicron variant is likely more transmissible; it is also seemingly that vaccinated americans with breakthrough infections or americans contaminated devoid of indicators can unfold the virus to others.