The variant, BA.2.75, may be able to spread rapidly and get around immunity from vaccines and previous infections, according to scientists. However, it is still unclear whether the new subvariant could cause more severe illness than other omicron mutations.

All three cases were detected in people returning from outside the country, one from India and the two others from France. “The Health Ministry will continue to follow the situation and update the public accordingly,” the statement from the ministry read.

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