India COVID-19 variant detected in Shelby County
Few cars were in line at the Shelby County Health Department's COVID-19 vaccination site at the Pipkin Building Feb. 2, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
One variant linked to India’s recent COVID-19 surge was detected in Shelby County this week, said David Sweat, Shelby County Health Department deputy director.
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Omer Yusuf covers Bartlett and North Memphis neighborhoods for The Daily Memphian. He also analyzes COVID-19 data each week. Omer is a former Jackson Sun reporter and University of Memphis graduate.