No Omicron Variant Detected In Malaysia - Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) has confirmed that no Omicron COVID-19 variant has been detected in Malaysia so far. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Dr Adham Baba said this was confirmed through genome sequencing of samples conducted by seven laboratories including the Malaysian Genome and Vaccine Institute (MGVI). “As of yesterday (Tuesday), a total of 5,651 samples have been analysed and 3,885 samples were identified as Delta type variant while two samples were identified from the subvariant AY4.2 which was detected last month,” he told reporters here Wednesday. However, he said MOSTI would continue conducting genome sequencing of samples to monitor the emergence of any new variants in the country. He also said that MGVI would conduct genome sequencing on individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 at the country’s border entry points. -- BERNAMA