Infection of Omicron strain "BA.2.12.1" First confirmed in Osaka Prefecture Governor Yoshimura

Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture has infected a man in his 50s who lives in the prefecture with a virus called "BA.2.12.1" (BA.2.12.1) of the Omicron strain, which is increasing in infection in the United States. Announced that it was confirmed.

This is the first time that infection with "BA.2.12.1" has been confirmed in Osaka Prefecture.