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First case of COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 confirmed in Dane County
February 18, 2021 3:21 PM Brandon Arbuckle
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MADISON, Wis. The COVID-19 variant strain first discovered in England has been confirmed in Dane County on Thursday.
According to a news release, the person who tested positive for variant strain B.1.1.7 had no recent travel history outside of the county. The strain is known for having circulated widely in England near the end of 2020.
Researchers said the B.1.1.7 variant is likely more contagious and spreads more rapidly than the original strain.
BREAKING: The first case of COVID-19 variant B 1. 1. 7. (UK Strain) has been confirmed in Dane County.
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