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The Coronavirus Variant First Discovered in India Has Been Identified in the U.S.

On May 10, the World Health Organization (WHO) classified the coronavirus variant that was first identified in India as a “variant of concern” on a global level. This variant, named B.1.617, is thought to be more easily spread than the original versions of the novel coronavirus, and it has been linked to the current surge of cases in India.

On May 4, the Biden administration travel ban went into effect for travelers who had been in India within the previous two weeks. Recently, the variant has been found in the U.S., although we may not be able to tell for some time if the ban is effective at preventing the variant from entering and spreading.

In April, Tennessee had cases from people who had recently traveled to India, according to The Associated Press (AP).

Read the source article at The Hill

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