Fear of omikron pervades: 10 foreigners from Africa go missing in Bengaluru: 2 cases found in the state

- Greater Bangalore, Municipal Commissioner Gaurav Gupta asked people to be vigilant and follow security measures.

BENGALURU: The Greater Bengaluru Municipal Corporation (BBMP) on Friday said that at least 10 foreign tourists from Africa have no address. These people have gone missing at a time when two Kovid cases of Omicron variant have been found in Karnataka. Such cases have been found in Karnataka from all over the country.

According to an India-Today report, health officials in Karnataka are busy searching for the foreigners. "Tracking is a continuous process and we will continue to do so," he added. If anyone does not answer the phone, there is a standard procedure and we will continue to follow it, "he said.

Karnataka Health Minister Dr. Sudhakar said, "After learning that 'Omicron' was spreading in South Africa, out of the 6 tourists who came to Bengaluru, 10 were sent to BBMP." Couldn't track. His phone is switched off and the address he gave is not found. "

Considered even more dangerous than the Corona's 'Delta' variant, this variant (Omicron) has more than 20 mutations. It has spread to more than 50 countries. 7 cases have been found in India. The Union Health Ministry said on Thursday that one of the two patients was a foreigner. Who has left the country. The other person is in Karnataka, he has not traveled abroad.