Two Cases of UK COVID-19 Variant Found In ND, Third Suspected

(Bismarck, ND)  --  North Dakota health officials are confirming that two cases of a COVID variant strain have been found in the state.  Officials announced the two cases of the strain first detected in the United Kingdom last fall yesterday, along with a third suspected case.  These are the first cases of one of the COVID-19 variants found in the state.  No other information about the cases has been released.