Covid variant that originated in
Colombia has been detected in Miami—
accounting for 10% of cases—as health
officials urge residents to get vaccinated
Posted By: Ribicon, 7/29/2021 8:11:27 PM
A new coronavirus variant that originated in Colombia has been detected in South Florida. Variant B.1.621 has yet to receive a Greek letter designation from the World Health Organization (WHO), but it is starting to make an impact in Miami. Carlos Miyoga, CEO of Jackson Health System in Miami, told Local 10 that the strain accounts for around 10 percent of cases in the area. Health experts suspect that constant travel between Miami and Colombia caused the variant to travel in the state and are urging residents to get vaccinated. The variant was first discovered in January in the Colombia, where, at its peak in late June,
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Book your appointments now for vax number four, as part of the ongoing revenue stream the vax makers anticipated, billions of dollars strong. To drum up business they'll claim this is the most terrifying variant yet, and we need to do our part to protect the vulnerable elderly and the children.