Suffolk County Council says there is one confirmed and 16 suspected cases.
Suffolk's director of public health, Stuart Keeble, said transmission of the Omicron variant was "inevitable"
Suffolk's director of public health, Stuart Keeble, urged people not to panic and to continue using common sense.He said: "There will inevitably be community transmission of Omicron in Suffolk. Like before, we will make early efforts to identify and isolate all cases and their contacts to slow down any associated transmission."We shouldn't panic. Viruses mutate and we will face more in the future. We know what to do - get fully vaccinated as soon as possible.
He reiterated that people should "step up infection control measures" such as lateral flow testing, face coverings, ventilation, hand-washing and meeting virtually where possible."We know those small acts are worth it so we can continue doing the things we love, including spending time with our friends and family this Christmas," he said.
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