Second Omicron case reported in China ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics

Beijing: Health authorities in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou have detected one infection of the Omicron coronavirus variant, the state broadcaster CCTV said on Tuesday. A 67-year-old man who entered China from overseas in November and flew to Guangzhou after quarantine last week, tested positive while he was isolated at home in the city.

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The case follows China’s first Omicron detection in the northern Tianjin city, a person who had also arrived from abroad. The Winter Olympics which is scheduled to be held in Beijing is slated to commence on February 4th next year.