According to the Centers for Disease Control, 69% of COVID-19 infections in Oklahoma s region are now caused by variant B117. More variants are on the rise, as well. We have not identified any new variants.but variants of interest have grown considerably, said Dr. Jennifer Clark of Oklahoma State University s Project ECHO.
Viruses change constantly through mutation, and a variant has one or more mutations that differentiate it from other variants. There are three classifications for variants: variants of interest, variants of concern, and variants of high consequence.
While there are no variants of high consequence (meaning vaccine resistant) in circulation, Oklahoma State Department of Health s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Gitanjali Pai says there is evidence completing a full vaccine cycle can protect against variants.
Privacy Overview
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Necessary
The Oklahoma State Department of Health has announced a new state epidemiologist.
Jolianne Stone, formerly deputy state epidemiologist, will be the fourth official to serve in the role over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, following Laurence Burnsed, Dr. Aaron Wendelboe, and outgoing Dr. Jared Taylor.
Stone s past experience includes Infection Prevention Manager at Integris, and she brings her unique perspective addressing the COVID-19 pandemic in a hospital setting to this new position, according to a news release from the state.
Taylor will be moved to a position as chief science officer, which the department said will work to bring an academic lens to operations at OSDH and public health initiatives in the state.
Burning Man, motel vaccinations, eviction law help: News from around our 50 states msn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from msn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.