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Virus variants drive new surge in COVID-19 cases across NJ

Tests show almost half the new cases of COVID-19 in Newark are caused by the UK variant.

03/30/2021

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Virus variants drive new surge in COVID-19 cases across NJ

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Tests show almost half the new cases of COVID-19 in Newark are caused by the UK variant.

A spike in COVID-19 virus variants, especially the UK strain known as B117, is driving a new surge in caseloads across NJ, health officials say.

03/30/2021

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