samples taken in the netherlands, for example, it was already present for ten days before that. we know more and more as companies are expanding their testing and genomic surveillance. the question is really the same whether it's the -- >> doctor, i don't mean to interrupt but our own chief medical adviser is at the podium. we have to cut in. here is dr. fauci. >> the sequence was confirmed at the cdc as being consistent with the omicron variant. i know there are a lot of questions. here is what we know right now. the individual was a traveller who returned from south africa on november 22nd and tested positive on november the 29th. the individual is self-quarantining and all close contacts have been contacted and all close contacts thus far have