Health leaders say new variant found in Missouri is a reminder the pandemic not over Published
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Health leaders across the state are saying the finding of the first case of the COVID-19 variant originally found in South Africa is a good reminder the pandemic is not over.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported the case of the variant found in Jackson County on Tuesday.
The department says this variant hasn t been causing more severe diseases and it s still unclear whether it spreads faster than other strains.
The Director of the state s health department Dr. Randall Williams said some studies have shown the AstraZeneca vaccine is not as effective against this variant, but the three vaccines available in the United States have proven to remain effective.
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