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California health officials identify COVID-19 variant linked to several large outbreaks in Bay Area


SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) A COVID-19 variant first found in other countries and states has been showing up in increasing numbers throughout California, health officials with the California Department of Public Health, Santa Clara County and UCSF announced on Sunday.
Authorities say the L452R variant of COVID-19 was first identified in Denmark in March of 2020, but more frequently since November of last year. The variant is different from the B.1.1.7 variant first detected in the United Kingdom, officials say.
The 452R variant has also been identified in several large outbreaks in Santa Clara County, Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody said. ....

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California health officials identify new COVID-19 variant linked to several large outbreaks in Bay Area


SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) A COVID-19 variant first found in other countries and states has been showing up in increasing numbers throughout California, health officials with the California Department of Public Health, Santa Clara County and UCSF announced on Sunday.
Authorities say the L452R variant of COVID-19 was first identified in Denmark in March of 2020, but more frequently since November of last year. The variant is different from the B.1.1.7 variant first detected in the United Kingdom, officials say.
The 452R variant has also been identified in several large outbreaks in Santa Clara County, Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody said. ....

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