London: In addition to the UK and Germany, OmiCron, a new variant of the covid virus, has been confirmed in the European country of Italy. According to the National Health Institute in Italy, the new strain was found in a young man returning to Milan from Mozambique.
The health department officials said that the expert examination is continuing following this. In addition, many of the 61 passengers who arrived in the Netherlands on two flights from South Africa had symptoms. They are also being examined.
Meanwhile, Israel is preparing to close its borders completely amid fears of a new virus. Foreigners will be completely barred from entering the country. Israeli Prime Minister Naphtali Bennett has said the government is considering a proposal to ban foreigners.
