Omicron, confirmed in at least 12 countries... Strengthen quarantine around the world

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Omicron mutation has already been confirmed to have spread to Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Hong Kong. As the number of infected people has been confirmed in at least 12 countries so far, more and more countries are strengthening quarantine measures. Israel banned all foreigners from entering the country for the next two weeks, and in Switzerland, the 'Vaccine Pass Act' was passed by a referendum.

By Park Won-kyung, staff reporter.

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are 12 countries in total, including South Africa, the UK, Germany, Australia, and Israel.

As there are suspected cases of Omicron mutation in Denmark, etc., and analysis is currently underway, the number of confirmed cases may increase further.

In the Netherlands, at least 13 cases of Omicron have been reported among people arriving from South Africa.

[Hugo de yonghe / Dutch Minister of Health: (South Africa arrivals of) 61 people Corona 19 confirmed party of 13 people was identified as five microns variation infection]

In the UK, after the one in three people diagnosed party people arriving from South Africa went to London It is being investigated, and concerns are growing.

As the Omicron infection spreads, all parts of the world are strengthening quarantine measures.

Israel has decided to ban all foreigners from entering the country for the next two weeks, and Morocco has also decided to suspend all international flights taking off and landing for the next two weeks.

The UK requires everyone entering the country to undergo a PCR test within two days and to self-isolate until they test negative.

Countries around the world are raising the threshold of their borders to buy time for Omicron's response.

[Ursula von der Leyen/Chairman of the European Commission: We know that we are taking the omicron mutation quite seriously and taking it very seriously, and we are now fighting against the time.] In

Switzerland, after a referendum, the vaccine passes with 62% in favor. The law was passed, but Switzerland has been protesting since September by allowing only those who have a vaccine pass issued to vaccinated people to enter indoor public places.