MARYLAND (FOX 5 DC) - Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Friday that state health officials have confirmed the first three cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in the state.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherThe Omicron variant was designated as a variant of concern by the World Health Organization on Nov.
26. The variant’s presence in Maryland was confirmed by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Public Health Laboratory, in collaboration with partner laboratories.All three of the cases announced today involve individuals from the Baltimore Metropolitan Region.