First Two Cases of South African Variant Identified in California; Detected in Santa Clara and Alameda Counties

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 10, 2021

Public health officials urge continued vigilance to slow the spread of COVID-19 in light of confirmed cases of B.1.351 variant

Santa Clara County, CA – The first cases identified in California of the B.1.351 variant of SARS-CoV-2, also known as the South African variant, have been detected locally, one in Santa Clara County and one in Alameda County.