Nevada: Four Cases B.1.617 Detected in Washoe County

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Four Cases Of COVID-19 Variant From India Detected In Washoe County

The Washoe County Health District says four cases of a COVID-19 variant from India were detected recently.
Wednesday, May 5th 2021, 4:23 PM PDT

The Washoe County Health District says four cases of a COVID-19 variant from India (B.1.617) were detected recently in the county.

Officials said none of the cases traveled, but one does work at a place where they intersect with travelers.

The four cases have not been related to any surges in COVID-19 cases, but the health district says they're watching out for all variants.

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https://www.ktvn.com/story/43828952/four-cases-of-covid19-variant-from-india-detected-in-washoe-county

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Coronavirus variant B.1.617.2 found in Las Vegas area

By: KTNV Staff
Posted at 4:49 PM, May 11, 2021 and last updated 8:16 AM, May 12, 2021

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) ? The Southern Nevada Health District has identified the first known case of the B.1.617.2 coronavirus variant in Clark County.

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The variant was detected locally in a sample tested by the Southern Nevada Public Health Laboratory. The public health laboratory conducts sequencing as part of ongoing surveillance efforts to detect variants that may be circulating in Clark County.

The Clark County resident who tested positive for the B.1.617.2 variant is a woman in her 20s. She did not report any recent travel, was not hospitalized, and has not received the COVID-19 vaccine.

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https://www.ktnv.com/news/coronavirus/coronavirus-variant-b-1-617-2-found-in-las-vegas-area