Myanmar reports 72 more Omicron variant, including 68 people from Tamu and Kalay, Sagaing Region according to the Ministry of Health (MOH) on January 28.

Ministry of Health has been carried out Covid-19 checks to those returned with relief flights. Among the 86 samples taken on January 28, 72 were tested positive with Omicron variant.

According to the statement from the Ministry, 48 from Tamu, 20 from Kalay and 3 more were infected via close contact, 1 from Covid-19 positive patient.

The patients with Omicron variant are being treated at designated hospitals, strict quarantine and laboratory tests are being carried out on passengers travelling with them. Up to January 28, Myanmar has 283 Omicron patients. Myanmar has been raising momentum on Covid-19 preventing, control and treatment and Covid-19 monitoring works.