LA Times: Another new coronavirus variant found across California, including L.A. County

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On Saturday Los Angeles County discovered the first case of the new B117 Covid-19 variant. This new strain was first identified in the United Kingdom. The spike protein on the variant has three mutations that have the potential to make vaccines less effective, however, that is not confirmed. The death rate in Los Angeles County is more than double the rates of years before the pandemic, so despite increasing vaccinations, it is not over yet. Click here to read the full article by Laura J. Nelson. Click here for the LA Times Covid-19 tracker.

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