Sources: Newsminer
Scientists in South Africa detect a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 called C.1.2 which is associated with increased transmissibility and the ability to evade antibodies. The variant was first identified in Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces and has spread to seven countries as of August 13. 2021-08-30
Minnesota reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant of SARS-CoV-2, which originated in South Africa. The patient is a person from the Twin Cities area who became ill on January 24 and tested positive on January 29. 2021-03-11
Alaska governor Mike Dunleavy tests positive for COVID-19 following a brief period of isolation after suspected exposure. 2021-02-24
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
New Jersey confirms their first death from the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a person who had "significant underlying conditions." 2021-01-27
Kuwait reports their first cases of the B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 in two women who travelled from the United Kingdom. 2021-01-19
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
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announces that American passengers traveling from the United Kingdom will be required to test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours due to the emergence of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2. The order is expected to take effect on December 28. 2020-12-24
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo orders hospitals in the state to begin testing for the new SARS-CoV-2 variant from the United Kingdom. 2020-12-22