all employees were tested for negative PCR tests and vaccinations.
In Oslo Norway, at least 13 people have contracted a new strain of coronavirus called Omicron after a corporate Christmas party. It is anticipated that the number of cases may increase significantly.
This is reported by CNBC with reference to the country's authorities.
The outbreak occurred after a Christmas party on November 26, hosted by a renewable energy company operating in South Africa, where Omicron was first discovered.
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“This party was a huge event. Our working hypothesis is that at least half of the 120 participants were infected with the Omicron variant during the party. This is now the largest Omicron outbreak outside South Africa,” said Preben Aavitsland , a senior physician at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, in a comment to Reuters.
The Mayor of Oslo confirmed that at least one employee who had recently returned from South Africa was at the party . All attendees were fully vaccinated and tested negative before the event.
“Health authorities have confirmed 12 more Omicron cases in Oslo. So far, 13 cases of Omicron have been confirmed after sequencing. More cases are expected,” health authorities said.
Infected people have mild symptoms , who have not admitted anyone.
“None of the patients have severe symptoms; none have been hospitalized. However, this is not a surprise given the young age of the participants,” experts say.
< p>In addition to the people infected at the party, two people living on the country's west coast and two citizens quarantined at Oslo airport have been confirmed as carriers of Omicron.
The outbreak has resulted in the Norwegian government has reintroduced some nationwide restrictions to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
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