The first death from Omicron variant in the United States

ABC’s local media reported on December 20 local time that the Harris County Health Bureau in Texas confirmed on the 20th that there was a COVID-19 death from Omicron variant. It is reported that this is the first death from the United States from the infection of Omicron variant.

It is reported that the deceased is a man in his fifties who was not vaccinated against COVID-19. According to CNN, Omicron variant are spreading rapidly in the United States. At present, with the exception of Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, confirmed cases of COVID-19 infected with Omicron variant have been found in 48 other states.