TRINIDAD and Tobago has recorded its first case of the Omicron sub-lineage BA.2 on Saturday.
The Ministry of Health in a press release stated that it has been informed by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) that the first case was detected.
The BA.2 is one type of the Omicron variant of concern in circulation in the world and therefore is not considered to be a new variant, the ministry stated.
The ministry stated, “The person had no history of recent travel and no known contact with recent travellers. This case is still under epidemiological investigation.”
As a result of the positive Covid-19 result, the patient was isolated and will remain in isolation until the discharge criteria for persons with Covid-19 variants of concern are met. Additionally, contacts of the positive Omicron Covid-19 case were quarantined, the ministry added.
The presence of the BA.2 Omicron sub-lineage was confirmed via gene sequencing at the CARPHA laboratory.
The Ministry of Health continues to remind the population of the importance of being vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus as soon as possible.
Additionally, members of the public are reminded to follow all of the recommended personal health protective measures, even if they are fully vaccinated.
