Omicron patient mildly symptomatic as he was fully vaccinated: LNJP Director

Delhi reported its first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant. A Tanzania returnee who tested positive was admitted to the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital on December 05.

LNJP Medical Director Dr Suresh Kumar on December 05 said, “The Tanzania returnee experienced sore throat, weakness and body ache. His contact tracing is being done. He had taken both doses of Covid-19 vaccine due to which he had mild symptoms. All 17 Covid-19 patients admitted at LNJP are in stable condition. Most patients are asymptomatic. 4 more people have been admitted today. A special team has been constituted to attend to Omicron cases.”