Los Angeles Public Health officials have confirmed a second case of the Covid-19 variant B.1.1.7 just weeks after identifying the first instance in the county on Jan. 16.
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Minnesota health officials over the weekend identified five cases of a coronavirus variant first identified in the United Kingdom, adding to a growing list of states that have confirmed cases of the mutation and furthering concerns that the variant is likely already widespread across the country. The U.K.
variant, known as B.1.1.7, was "identified by genomic sequencing in positive specimens from five residents of four different counties in the Twin Cities metro area," officials with the
.Los Angeles Public Health officials have confirmed a second case of the Covid-19 variant B.1.1.7 just weeks after identifying the first instance in the county on Jan. 16.
direct to your inboxThere are some differences in symptoms of the new UK coronavirus variant, new data suggests.People infected with the new variant, that was first detected in the south east of England, are less likely to report a loss of taste and smell.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the symptoms were “significantly less common” in patients who tested positive for the new variant compared to those with other variants of Covid-19.Meanwhile common flu symptoms are more prevalent
direct to your inbox A further 592 people in the UK have died within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test, according to the latest government figures.
direct to your inbox The new Brazilian strain of coronavirus is likely to already be in the UK, a leading epidemiologist has warned.
direct to your inboxThe government has suspended all travel corridors between the UK and foreign countries.From 4am on Monday, this means that anyone who wishes to travel to Britain must have proof of a negative Covid-19 test in the previous 72 hours.The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson announced the change during a Downing Street press conference on Friday.It comes as fears mount over a new variant of coronavirus discovered in South America that prompted the government to introduce strict travel
Wisconsin health officials said they identified a case of the U.K. coronavirus variant through ongoing surveillance and whole-genome sequencing, but did not release information pertaining to the patient who tested positive.
Maryland has detected the U.K. coronavirus variant known as B.1.1.7 in two residents, officials said Tuesday, marking the first such instance in the state.
At least one case of a coronavirus variant first identified in the United Kingdom was recently discovered in Indiana, said health officials in the Hoosier State this week. The variant, known as B.1.1.7, "was identified through testing at the Department of Health laboratory and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention," said officials with the Indiana Department of Health in a Monday news release. "It’s common for viruses to mutate, and we are seeing that occur with COVID-19," State Health
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direct to your inboxMore than 54,000 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours.A further 54,940 more tested positive in the UK as of 9am on Sunday, the government said.It brings the total number of cases in the UK to 3,072,349. The government also said a further 563 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Sunday.
Connecticut has reported two confirmed cases of the U.K. coronavirus variant in two New Haven residents who traveled outside of the state.
Greater Manchester hospitals could face a surge in patients in the coming fortnight.The number of coronavirus patients in UK hospitals is now over 30,000 and today a further 1,041 Covid-19 deaths were announced - the highest daily total since April.Boris Johnson today proposed legislation that will allow England's third national lockdown to run until March 31 but he warned that the restrictions are unlikely to be lifted wholesale and that there will be an easing back into local tiers if
Georgia health officials confirmed the first case of the U.K. coronavirus variant in an 18-year-old male with no travel history.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the so-called U.K.
direct to your inboxThe number of people that have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK has surpassed Monday's record daily total.The government said that, as of 9am on Tuesday, there had been a further 60,916 lab-confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the UK.It brings the total number of cases in the UK to 2,774,479.It comes on the day a third national lockdown was imposed across England.A further 830 people have died within 28 days of testing positive for the virus as of Tuesday, bringing the UK
New York has reported its first confirmed case of the U.K. coronavirus variant in a man who has no recent travel history. New York Gov.