Ten possible cases of the Omicron variant in Ireland have been sent for full genome testing.
The samples were taken from positive tests done and showed a phenomenon called 'S-gene dropout'.
Ten possible cases of the Omicron variant in Ireland have been sent for full genome sequencing. They were selected from positive Covid tests as they show a thing called 'S-gene dropout' which is linked with variants, not all of which are Omicron
— Seán Defoe (@SeanDefoe) November 29, 2021
It's linked to Covid mutations and variants, but may not be the new Omicron strain.
Lab analysis is underway to establish if any of the samples are in fact the new variant.
