Washington: The US has reported the first death because of the new Omicron variant of Coronavirus in Texas, according to health officials.
A man in the state of Texas US, who was in his 50s, was not vaccinated and previously had been infected with Covid-19, according to the release of Harris’s health.
This case is the first confirmed omicron death in the United States, CNN reported.
“The individual has a higher risk of severe complications of Covid-19 because of his status that is not vaccinated and has a underlying health condition,” said his broadcast.
Lina Hidalgo District Judge announced the death on Monday, said the man was 50’s.
US records of the first death are believed to be related to the omicron variant -ABC news
