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UK coronavirus variant widespread in Houston wastewater, health department says

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HOUSTON - The UK coronavirus variant has been detected at most wastewater treatment plants in Houston, suggesting "ongoing and uncontrolled community spread" of the strain, health officials say.According to the Houston Health Department, samples collected on February 22 detected the variant called B.1.1.7 at 31 of the city’s 39 wastewater treatment plants.

That was an increase from February 8 when it was detected at 21 of the plants.RELATED: Study finds new UK coronavirus variant is 'substantially' more transmissibleAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the UK variant spreads more easily and quickly than other variants."The prevalence of the U.K.

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