Colorado health officials over the weekend confirmed the state’s first cases of a concerning coronavirus variant that was first detected in South Africa late last year. Officials said three cases of the B.1.351 variant were detected at the Colorado Department of Corrections Buena Vista Correctional Complex. State health officials said they have notified the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the cases, adding that all exposed persons at the correctional facility "will be required to complete a 14-day quarantine." The B.1.351 strain was first detected in South African in October 2020. These are our best tools for preventing the spread of this virus, no matter the strain," Colorado health officials said in the release. "

Source: Fox News March 08, 2021 19:38 UTC