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IDPH: 38 additional B.1.1.7 variant cases confirmed in Iowa
The B.1.1.7 variant is known to spread faster than the original strain of COVID-19. The Iowa Department of Public Health said there are 63 cases confirmed in Iowa. Author: Hollie Schlesselman Updated: 3:17 PM CDT March 17, 2021
DES MOINES, Iowa
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The Iowa Department of Public Health has confirmed 38 additional cases of the B.1.1.7 variant in the state of Iowa Wednesday afternoon, bringing the statewide total to 63.
The first three cases in Iowa were confirmed on Feb. 1.
The variant, which was first detected in the United Kingdom, reportedly spreads faster than the original COVID-19 strain.