The Omicron variant has been detected in the wastewater of a 2nd local county

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The omicron COVID-19 variant has been detected in Orange County wastewater, according to initial testing by Orange County Utilities.

The county utility department said the initial results indicate that the omicron variant has been detected in the South Water Reclamation Facility and the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility.

>>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<<

Officials said the results are in beta testing until they are fully validated by the lab analyzing the samples.

The results come two days after Altamonte Springs announced that the omicron variant had been detected in its wastewater.

READ: Seminole County extending COVID-19 vaccine events after omicron variant detected in wastewater

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings will hold an Orange County coronavirus update with Dr. Raul Pino on Wednesday afternoon.

ExpandAutoplay

Image 1 of 11

Omicron COVID-19 variant On Nov. 26, the World Health Organization classified a new variant, B.1.1.529, as a “variant of concern” and named it omicron. (WFTV Staff)

Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.