Omicron case discovered in Wisconsin. Plus 5 Californians who attended a Milwaukee County wedding

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tested positive for the variant.

https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2021/12/04/first-omicron-case-identified-in-wisconsin/

First Omicron Case Identified In Wisconsin ((on Saturday)), 12/4/21

One case of the Omicron variant has been identified from a Wisconsin man who recently traveled to South Africa, according to a release.

The man is a Milwaukee County resident who is fully vaccinated and had received a booster dose, said the release. He reported mild symptoms.

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https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2021/12/04/5-california-residents-infected-with-omicron-after-wisconsin-wedding/

5 California Residents Infected with Omicron After Wisconsin Wedding, 12/4/21

Five out of 12 California residents are infected with the Omicron variant after attending a Wisconsin wedding in Milwaukee County.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the City of Milwaukee Health Department are investing ((investigating )) a COVID-19 outbreak from a wedding on Nov. 27.

According to the release, there are 12 confirmed cases among the California residents who attended the event. One of the individuals attended the wedding upon return from international travel.

A California State lab identified that five of the 12 people diagnosed with COVID-19, were infected with the Omicron variant. The individuals are between the ages of 18-49.

All individuals were vaccinated, and most had received boosters, said the release.