DOH detects Omicron variant in 2 travelers from Japan, Nigeria<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nThe DOH said seven of the eight close contacts of the two cases from their flights have tested negative for COVID-19 during their quarantine upon arrival. The test result of the other close contact is still being verified.<\/p>\n\n
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