The Wisconsin public health lab confirmed the second case of the U.K. variant of COVID-19 in the state.Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in WisconsinThe Wisconsin Department of Health Services and laboratory partners identified the second variant strain of SARS-CoV-2 Saturday in Wisconsin.The first case was found in Eau Claire County last month.The particular variant, referred to as B.1.1.7, was first discovered circulating widely in England last November. A new study out of the UK showed that the strain there may unfortunately be 35% more deadly than the conventional strain and up to 70% more contagious, Director of Medical Services of the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management Dr. Ben Weston said.State health officials said the second case of the variant was found in Waukesha County. The case that was detected in Waukesha County was identified after testing positive for COVID-19, Waukesha County Health Officer Benjamen Jones said in a statement. That individual was
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