Community Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant, South Korea, 2021.

ABSTRACT: In South Korea, a November 2021 outbreak caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 Omicron variant originated from 1 person with an imported case and spread to households, kindergartens, workplaces, restaurants, and hospitals, resulting in 11 clusters within 3 weeks. An epidemiologic curve indicated rapid community transmission of the Omicron variant.

SUBMITTER: Kim EY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8962914 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature