3 new cases of variant COVID-19 B117 have been found in St. Louis County. Clair; here are the details

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Mich. – Three new cases of the most contagious Variant COVID-19 B117 have been identified in St. Louis County Clair.

St. Louis County health officials Clair said the first case of B117 in his county was identified in February. Now, three additional cases have been confirmed.

The cases were found in a 30-year-old man, a 60-year-old woman and a 40-year-old woman, according to the health department.

The 40-year-old man and woman have completed the isolation, but the 60-year-old woman has died since then, officials said.

The 40-year-old woman was a close contact of the 60-year-old woman, according to St. Louis County health officials. Clair.

B117 was originally identified in the United Kingdom, but spread to the United States. It is most easily transmitted between people, but there is no evidence that it causes more severe cases of COVID-19, experts said.

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“We are duplicating ourselves with several case investigations,” said Dr. Annette Mercatante, medical chief of the St. Louis County Department of Health. Clair. “Suspicious cases will be contacted more frequently and quarantine will be required for 14 days, compared to 10.

“Because the variant can be more contagious, the virus could infect more people with less exposure. It is imperative that our residents continue to follow all preventive measures, especially because the severity of the disease and the effectiveness of the vaccine for variants “.