First Case of “British Variant” Coronavirus Discovered in New Hampshire

Concord, New Hampshire — State health officials have announced the first case of a “British variant” of COVID-19-coronavirus in New Hampshire.

Adults living in Hillsborough County traveled abroad and were in close contact with people diagnosed with COVID-19. The person did not travel on his own. However, according to the State Joint Information Center, for this reason, the detection of variant viruses is associated with overseas travel.

“The presence of the COVID-19 mutant in New Hampshire is not surprising, and the number of infections from the B.1.1.7 mutant is likely to increase,” said state epidemiologist Dr. Benjaminchan. “The CDC estimates that this variant is likely to become the mainstream circulating variant in the United States in the near future. The best way to avoid exposure to this highly contagious variant is to mask. Wearing a social distance, frequent hand washing. People with new or unexplained symptoms of COVID-19 are advised to be tested for COVID-19. “

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Health officials said contact tracing identified “close family contact” but “no exposure to other communities.” We followed quarantine, quarantine, and test guidance, including testing of all relatives to identify asymptomatic infections. As a result, “it is believed that there is no risk to the community from this incident,” the state said.

State health officials are calling on the public to work to contain community expansion by doing the following:

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or if soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60 percent alcohol.
• Avoid close contact with others. When you’re out of the house, keep a distance of at least 6 feet between yourself and others. This is known as social distance.
• When you are in a public place, wear a cloth face cover that covers your mouth and nose to protect others.
• When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with tissue, throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
• Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
• If you have a fever or feel sick, stay home.
• Cleans and disinfects frequently touched objects and surfaces.

For more information from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the new COVID-19 mutant, Visit this website..