3 new cases of COVID-19 B117 variant found in St. Clair – here are the details

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

Health officials in St. Louis County Clair said the first case of B117 County was identified in February. Now, three more 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 ended up in solitary confinement, but the 60-year-old woman has since died, officials said.

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

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

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“We are doubling down with variants of case investigations,” said Dr. Annette Mercatante, a medical officer in the Department of Health of St. Louis County. Clair. “Suspicious cases will be contacted more often and will be quarantined for 14 days, compared to 10.

Because the variant can be more contagious, the virus could infect more people with lower exposure. It is imperative that our residents follow all preventive measures, especially since the severity of the disease and the effectiveness of the vaccine for variants are still being studied. ”