Coronavirus variant found in 2 states, but not in SC
South Carolina's Emergency Management Division said Wednesday there have been no cases of a coronavirus variant reported in South Carolina. (Source: KCNC/UC Health via CNN)
By Patrick Phillips | December 30, 2020 at 5:19 PM EST - Updated December 30 at 5:19 PM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - There have been no reports of a new variant of the coronavirus in South Carolina, a spokesperson with the stateâs Emergency Management Division said Wednesday.
California became the second state to report its first case of the new and apparently more contagious variant Wednesday. The case comes as the state ins consumed by a growing pandemic crisis, including record deaths.