Two People believed to be Canadians Tests positive to Omicron COVID-19 Variant.

 Sources in confirm that two people who visited Nigeria recently are now the first two confirmed cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant in Canada. 

The identity of these individuals who are confirmed to be residents of Ottawa has is yet to be confirmed but however, medical experts believe that the variant will likely be contacted by many who came in contact with these people. 

The Nigerian Ministry of Health and the respective agencies are called upon to be proactive and vigilant in the coming days to help control the spread of this variant in Nigeria. 

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