Botswana reports first case of COVID-19 Omicron XEC subvariant

"The case involved a tourist who has since been transferred to South Africa for further care," Nyanga said.

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According to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the XEC variant is a subvariant of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron strain, first reported in May 2024. (File photo)

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Botswana recorded a case of the Omicron XEC subvariant of COVID-19 early this month, an official has confirmed.

Christopher Nyanga, spokesperson for the Botswanan Ministry of Health, said on

Botswana reports first case of COVID-19 Omicron XEC subvariant

"The case involved a tourist who has since been transferred to South Africa for further care," Nyanga said.

According to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the XEC variant is a subvariant of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron strain, first reported in May 2024. (File photo)

By NewVision Reporter

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