SEATTLE (AP) The first known case of the coronavirus variant discovered in South Africa has surfaced in King County, and 19 additional cases of the variant first found in the UK have been identified, according to the Washington State Department of Health. The variant that emerged in South Africa in December was identified through genomic sequencing at the UW Medicine Virology Laboratory, the Department of Health said Tuesday. The mutated.
First case of B.1.351 variant identified in Washington State as cases of B.1.1.7 increase WA Department of Health | Feb 23, 2021
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The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) along with Public Heath – Seattle & King County and the UW Medicine Virology Lab, announce that the B.1.351 variant of SARS-CoV-2 has been detected in King County, WA.
The variant, initially identified in South Africa, was identified yesterday through genomic sequencing at the UW Medicine Virology Laboratory. The patient tested positive for COVID-19 on January 29, 2021. Other details about the case, including travel history are not available as the person was not able to be reached through contact tracing efforts.
South African COVID-19 Variant Confirmed In Washington - Across Washington, WA - The B.1.351 variant does not cause more serious illnesses, but may be more resistant to some vaccines.