A vaccine-resistant Omicron variant has been detected in at least 8 countries around the world.

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Countries with confirmed cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus:
- South Africa
- Botswana
- UK
- Hong Kong
- Italy
- Belgium
- Israel
- Germany
Where the Omicron variant started:
- South Africa
- Botswana
- Egypt
- Mozambique
- Malawi.
Other community transmission:
Travelers:
- Belgium
- Germany
- UK
- Italy
- Denmark
- Netherlands
- Czechia
- Hong Kong
Transit:
- Turkey
- Dubai
- Ethiopia
- Jordan