A South African variant strain of COVID-19 (known as B.1.351) has been identified in Mississippi, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported March 19. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs said the South African strain has "characteristics that are very concerning." At least 142 cases of the strain have been identified in the United States so far across 25 states and Washington, D.C. Mississippi is now among that number. (Source: The AP 03/19/21)
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