Experts in Uruguay had detected the presence of two new Omicron subvariants in the country.
The predominant variant globally continues to be Omicron and viruses change over time, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, according to the statement as quoted by Xinhua news agency report.
The public should continue to practice prevention and get vaccinated, the Ministry said.
On Monday, the Health Ministry said 8,216 new Covid-19 cases were registered in the country during the week of December 18 to 24, up 66 percent from the previous week. Last week also saw 10 deaths from the coronavirus in Uruguay.
Source: IANS
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