Sources: Newsminer
Texas reports their first case of the Lambda variant of SARS-CoV-2, which was first detected in Peru. 2021-07-19
A study shows that the vaccine developed by Moderna is effective against SARS-CoV-2 variants including the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant. 2021-06-29
Governor Mike Dunleavy announces that Alaska will drop its eligibility requirements for the COVID-19 vaccine and allow all residents over the age of 16 to receive it, thereby becoming the first state to do so. The state has also led other states in the percentage of its population to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. 2021-03-9
North Dakota reports their first case of the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2. 2021-02-17
Florida surpasses 300 cases of the B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2. 2021-02-10
Lithuania reports its first case of the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a woman from Vilnius who tested positive for COVID-19 in early January. 2021-02-1
Delaware reports the first case of the B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 in three people from New Castle County. 2021-01-29
Tennessee reports their first two cases of a more contagious variant of SARS-CoV-2 that was first identified in the United Kingdom. 2021-01-21
Argentina also reports their first case of the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a man who travelled from the United Kingdom in late December and later tested positive. 2021-01-16
Indiana reports its first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 from the United Kingdom. 2021-01-11