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A previously unknown novel coronavirus capable of infecting people has been discovered in Borneo, says a team of researchers from Duke University.
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Scientists are trying to determine if the coronavirus variant in India could be the most transmissible variant known.
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This post will be updated today, Friday, May 7, and through the week with the latest information on COVID-19 in South Florida.
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Demand is dropping for COVID-19 vaccines, the reason cited by Broward Health for stopping its first-dose vaccinations after April 23. Jackson Health System will do the same later this month. Still, officials have efforts underway to make sure people still get vaccinated.
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With a more contagious variant now dominant in the U.S., the country's genomic surveillance capacity is getting a major boost.
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The B.1.1.7 variant is now the most dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S.
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The variant known as B.1.1.7, which is more easily spread, was first identified in England last fall. Since then, it has spread quickly in the U.S.
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The B.1.1.7 spreads more easily, and might be more deadly.
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Despite the progress in vaccinating Americans, there's concern about the threat posed by COVID-19 variants. The White House is urging not to "let down our guard."
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Thousands of people have descended on South Florida beaches for the same reasons as any other Spring Break — the weather, water, and two-for-one drink specials. But there's one major difference — the ongoing pandemic.
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Scientists are spotting new coronavirus variants almost on a daily basis. So far public health experts are still most worried about three important ones.
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The spread of new strains raises new questions as two COVID-19 vaccines continue their rollout across the U.S. and another vaccine candidate preps for regulatory review. Here's what you need to know.