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Omicron has arrived in New Jersey. Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday announced a case of the much-watched coronavirus variant has been identified in the state. Here\u2019s what we know so far: A traveler tested positive The variant was identified in an adult Georgia woman who traveled to New Jersey after recently traveling to South Africa, Murphy and state Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said in a statement. Officials did not revealed her identity. The woman, who is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, tested positive Nov. 28, has been in isolation since, and has experienced moderate symptoms, offici…<\/p>\n

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Published by NJ.com Omicron has arrived in New Jersey. Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday announced a case of the much-watched coronavirus variant has been identified in the state. Here\u2019s what we know so far: A traveler tested positive The variant was identified in an adult Georgia woman who traveled to New Jersey after recently traveling … <\/p>\n

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