Mysterious COVID strain found in central Ohio

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https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/mysterious-covid-strain-found-in-central-ohio/

Mysterious COVID strain found in central Ohio

by: Jamie Ostroff
Posted: Jun 6, 2023 / 05:15 PM EDT
Updated: Jun 7, 2023 / 06:25 AM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Viral researchers believe someone in central Ohio has been infected with COVID-19 for at least two years, and they want to find that person.

While the researchers believe there is no threat to public health, they hope this case holds much-needed answers to treating long COVID.

That changed in early 2020 when Missouri health officials asked him to lead the state’s wastewater sampling program to help track COVID outbreaks. At the time, Johnson said there was not much data available on the genetic material of the virus.

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[marble falls]

1. Interesting shit.

[Diamond_Dog]

2. So THAT explains Mike de Wine .....

[Backseat Driver]

3. YIKES! DH's previous boss in a gas/convenience store moved daily between WCH (home)

and West Jefferson (work). We believe he has since may have a new residence or been reassigned to a different Columbus branch.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

4. Ohio resident sought by scientists may have had 'cryptic' COVID strain for 2 years

NEWS
Ohio resident sought by scientists may have had ‘cryptic’ COVID strain for 2 years
BY JAMIE OSTROFF - 06/07/23 6:25 AM ET

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