ANNAPOLIS, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - Maryland health officials have confirmed a case of COVID-19 in a resident that was caused by the new P.1 variant, which is commonly known as the Brazil variant of the coronavirus.
Governor Larry Hogan made the announcement on Wednesday. According to state health officials, today’s case involves a resident above the age of 65 from the National Capital Region who passed away following international travel. READ MORE: How many COVID-19 variants are there?"State public health officials are closely monitoring the P.1 variant, and we mourn the loss of this Marylander to COVID-19," said Gov.