Omicron outbreak in Norway is biggest outside South Africa, authorities say

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At least 13 people in Oslo have been infected with the Omicron variant of the coronavirus following a corporate Christmas party described as a "super spreader event", and their numbers could rise to over 60 cases, authorities said on Friday.

The outbreak took place at a Christmas party on Nov. 26.

"Our working hypothesis is that at least half of the 120 participants were infected with the Omicron variant during the party. This makes this, for now, the largest Omicron outbreak outside South Africa." said a senior physician at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.

The first person in Oslo confirmed as infected had attended the party, where at least one employee had just returned from South Africa. All the attendees were fully vaccinated and had tested negative before the event.

So far 13 Omicron cases have been confirmed after sequencing. More cases are expected.
Health authorities said the individuals infected were so far displaying mild symptoms, with none hospitalised.
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Omicron cases from Norway Christmas party grows to 13 people, more cases are expected.
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