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Highly infectious COVID variant found in Stanislaus
The COVID-19 variant first identified in South Africa has made it to Stanislaus County, the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency reported.
Two cases of the variant have been diagnosed in two county residents. The SCHSA said the two cases are not travel related.
This variant has been found to be more infectious than other variants or the original strain. It has a 50% higher transmission rate.
“The detection of the B.1.351 variant in Stanislaus County is concerning, and it is another reminder that we must continue to follow all guidance to stop the spread of COVID-19,” said Dr. Julie Vaishampayan, Stanislaus County Public Health Officer. “Many people remain to be vaccinated in our community, and we must continue to stop the spread, using the tools that have proven to work throughout this pandemic. It is vital for everyone, including those who have been vaccinated, to continue to follow recommendations th
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Two cases of SARS-CoV-2 Variant B.1.351 have been detected in Stanislaus County. This is the variant that was first identified in South Africa and is more infectious with approximately 50 percent higher transmission rate. The cases are not believed to be travel related.
“The detection of the B.1.351 variant in Stanislaus County is concerning, and it is another reminder that we must continue to follow all guidance to stop the spread of COVID-19,” said Dr. Julie Vaishampayan, Stanislaus County Public Health Officer. “Many people remain to be vaccinated in our community, and we must continue to stop the spread, using the tools that have proven to work throughout this pandemic. It is vital for everyone, including those who have been vaccinated, to continue to follow recom
2 Cases Of South African COVID-19 Variant Found In Stanislaus County
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STANISLAUS COUNTY (CBS13) Health officials say they have detected Stanislaus County’s first two confirmed cases of the South African B.1.351 coronavirus variant strain.
Stanislaus County Public Health announced the detection on Thursday.
Exactly where in the county the cases were found was not disclosed, but public health officials say they are not travel related.
“The detection of the B.1.351 variant in Stanislaus County is concerning, and it is another reminder that we must continue to follow all guidance to stop the spread of COVID-19,” said Dr. Julie Vaishampayan, Stanislaus County Public Health Officer, in a statement.
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