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Multiple cases of Omicron detected

French Polynesia // 23 December, 2021

On 21 December, health authorities reported (in French) multiple detections of the Omicron variant. The affected individuals have been isolated. Further details have yet to be released.

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Multiple cases of Omicron detected

French Polynesia // 23 December, 2021

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