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Central Ohio Discovers New COVID Strain

Researchers believe someone in central Ohio has been infected with COVID-19 for at least two years, shedding the virus into the sewer system. Molecular virologist Dr. Marc Johnson discovered "cryptic" strains of the virus that linger in one wastewater system for a period of time and suddenly disappear. Johnson hopes to find the person carrying the virus to answer important questions about long COVID and treatable chronic infections. The Ohio Department of Health is not investigating the cryptic strain because it poses no threat to public health.

via NBC4 WCMH-TV|

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health2 years ago•6 min saved

"Scientists search for patient with rare, long-term COVID strain in multiple states"

More than 30 cryptic Covid strains have been found in 13 US states, including New York, California, and Florida, by a team of scientists from the University of Missouri who have been tracking these strains by testing wastewater samples across the country. These viruses are being harbored by people known as 'long-haulers', patients who struggle to clear Covid infection for months or even years, giving the virus an unusually long window to mutate. The virologist leading the research warns that the strains are so mutated they would instantly be classed 'variants of concern' if they were to start spreading.

via Daily Mail|

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