The occurrence of the omicron variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has importantly impacted surveillance and diagnosis, and has changed the therapeutic landscape of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We present the first documented case of locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant in Romania in a patient with no recent travel outside the country. We also present the full results of the epidemiological investigation that led to the identification of the index case in a co-worker who had developed mild symptoms shortly after returning from the UK and who had undergone multiple rapid antigen tests with negative results prior to being tested by RT-PCR. We highlight potential lessons learned and describe further directions for actionable research and development in the field of COVID-19.
【저자키워드】 SARS-CoV-2, omicron, variant of concern, epidemiological surveillance, 【초록키워드】 COVID-19, coronavirus disease, coronavirus, Diagnosis, RT-PCR, rapid antigen test, Surveillance, therapeutic, Research, Patient, Travel, Omicron variant, epidemiological, Romania, index case, acute respiratory syndrome, Mild symptom, country, highlight, Occurrence, tested, changed, impacted, 【제목키워드】 investigation, Acquired,