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Brazil variant found in Yuma County

March 16, 2021 6:38 PM

Published March 16, 2021 12:06 PM

News 11's Crystal Jimenez examines the possible impact of the new strain on the community

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma County Public Health Services Department (YCPHSD) has reported finding the Brazil COVID-19 variant in Yuma County.

Kevin Tunell, YCPHSD's Communications Director, told News 11 three samples on Friday were reported to have the strain.

However it is unclear whether those samples belong to just one person or multiple people.

It's the first time the variant has been detected in Arizona.

Tunell said, this is just proof people need to continue to stay vigilant as the pandemic continues.

Just because vaccine roll-out is underway doesn't mean Yuma County is in the clear. Herd immunity hasn't been reached yet, said Tunell.

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Crystal Jimenez

Crystal Jimenez began at KYMA as a Digital Content Producer in June 2019, and is now a multimedia journalist.

Reach out to Crystal at crystal.jimenez@kecytv.com.

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