Omicron confirmed in all Slovenian regions but one

Ljubljana, 21 December - Omicron variant cases have been confirmed across Slovenia, except for the western Goriška region, but it is only a matter of time before it is detected nationwide, the country's chief epidemiologist Mario Fafangel said on Tuesday, noting local transmission of Omicron. Epidemiologists propose a revised mandatory quarantine regime.

Ljubljana Slovenia's chief epidemiologist Mario Fafangel talks to the press about the Omicron state-of-play. Photo: Nace Hočevar/STA

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Slovenia's chief epidemiologist Mario Fafangel talks to the press about the Omicron state-of-play.
Photo: Nace Hočevar/STA

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