COVID-19 U.K. Variant Detected in Wexford County
March 17, 2021
The case was identified through routine surveillance by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
This variant is considered more contagious but it’s not linked to more severe cases or outcomes.
The U.K. variant has been identified in 50 states and jurisdictions around the U.S. with 616 cases in Michigan as of March 11, 2021. The health department says if this new variant begins to circulate widely in Michigan, it could cause more death and hospitalization.
“The identification of this more contagious variant in our area reminds us that we must continue to take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a mask, staying six feet apart, and avoiding indoor gatherings,” said Dr. Jennifer Morse, Medical Director for the health department. “