Gunma Prefecture Omicron strain 2 people confirmed infection The first community-acquired infection in the prefecture

Gunma Prefecture announced on the 4th that it was confirmed that two people were infected with the new corona "Omicron strain".

One of them has no known infection route, and the prefecture considers it to be the first community-acquired infection in the prefecture.

Gunma Prefecture announced on the 4th that it was confirmed that two men and women in their twenties living in the prefecture were infected with the Omicron strain.

Of these, males had symptoms such as fever at the end of last month, and infection with the Omicron strain was confirmed on the 4th.

Although he had no history of staying abroad and had been commuting to work in Tokyo, the infection route is unknown, so the prefecture considers it to be the first community-acquired infection in the prefecture.

After the infection with the new corona was confirmed at the beginning of the year, the man entered an accommodation facility in the prefecture and is currently hospitalized at a medical institution.

A total of 6 male family members and colleagues at work became close contacts, and 3 of them were confirmed to be negative, but they are in the accommodation facility for health observation.

On the other hand, as for the female, she had a history of staying abroad and was on the same plane as a person suspected of being infected with Omicron strain, so she entered an accommodation facility in the prefecture as a close contact.

It means that there are no close contacts.

Also, the two people who were announced to be infected on the 4th are asymptomatic or mild.

As a result, the total number of people in Gunma Prefecture who have been confirmed to be infected with the Omicron strain is three.

At an extraordinary press conference, Governor Yamamoto said, "It is undeniable that the Omicron strain may have spread to some extent in the prefecture, but I would like to take necessary measures calmly and promptly while paying close attention to future trends. Please be careful and thoroughly implement basic infection control measures and inoculate vaccinations. "

In addition, following the first confirmed community-acquired infection of the Omicron strain in the prefecture, Gunma Prefecture has expanded the scope of free PCR tests from the 5th to include asymptomatic residents who are worried about infection. increase.

As a general rule, no reservation is required.

The period is until the end of this month, and detailed information such as the locations of 70 places in the prefecture where inspections can be taken is available on the prefecture's website.