Gifu Prefecture "Omicron strain" Newly confirmed 3 people infected Is it a community-acquired infection?

Gifu Prefecture announced on the 3rd that it was confirmed that three new people were infected with the "Omicron strain".

The three have no history of traveling abroad, and the prefecture states that it is "probably a community-acquired infection."

Gifu Prefecture held a press conference on the evening of the 3rd, and announced that it was confirmed that three men and women in their twenties living in the prefecture were infected with the new coronavirus, "Omicron strain".

The three were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus on the 29th and 30th of last month, and when the prefecture investigated in detail, it was found that they were infected with the "Omicron strain" on the 3rd.

The three have been vaccinated twice and have mild symptoms and are admitted to a hospital in the prefecture.

In addition, all three have no history of traveling abroad, and the prefecture is considered to be a community-acquired infection.

So far, there are 17 close contacts, and they have not contacted an unspecified number of people.

On the other hand, in Gifu prefecture, there are 4 people who are suspected of being infected with Omicron strain in addition to 3 people, and the prefecture is conducting detailed inspections.

Governor Furuta of Gifu Prefecture said, "I will start work from tomorrow, but if I feel something is wrong with my physical condition, I would like you to take a break from work. Early detection will prevent the spread of infection." We are calling for thorough measures.