Omicron in Israel: 45 new cases confirmed

The Israeli Ministry of Health announced that 45 new cases of infection with the Omicron strain have been confirmed.

The total number of people infected with the new strain has reached 134 people. In addition, 307 people are suspected of being infected with the Omicron strain and awaiting test results.

Of the 134 infected, 86 returned from abroad, 28 were in contact with those who returned, 20 were infected in the country. Most of those infected with the new strain (92 people) were fully vaccinated or recovered.