A highly contagious version of COVID-19 has made its way to the United States from the UK. During a Capitol press conference Wednesday, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director Dr. Randall Williams says the state is keeping a close eye on the variation.
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Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Director Dr. Randall Williams briefs Capitol reporters in Jefferson City on August 5, 2020 (photo courtesy of the governorâs Flickr page)
âWe have not identified a case of the UK variant yet in Missouri,â says Williams. âIt is in the Midwest. Itâs in Illinois. Itâs been in Indiana. Certainly, have seen that around the country. So, we are watching that very vigilantly. We get tests back and so far weâve been blessed that they have come back negative. But that could certainly be a factor.â