BROOKLYN, NY – The Trinidad and Tobago-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) says it has detected the first case of the Omicron sub-lineage BA 2 in the twin-island republic.
In a statement today, CARPHA said BA.2 is one type of the Omicron variant of concern in circulation globally, and there is not considered a new variant.
”The person had no history of recent travel and no known contact with recent travelers. The case is still under epidemiological investigation. As a result of the positive COVID-19 effect, the patient was isolated and will remain in isolation until the discharge criteria for persons with COVID-19 variants of concern are met.”
The regional health body also said that contacts of the person who tested positive are also in quarantine.
CARPHA also stated that the omicron sub-lineage was confirmed via gene sequencing at the laboratory.
”The Ministry of Health reminds 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,” CARPHA noted.
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