'Stealth Omicron' Variant Detected In Denver's Wastewater

Denver CO

18 March, 2022

4:24 PM

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By Danielle Chavira, CBS Denver: DENVER (CBS4) – The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment says they've detected the "stealth omicron" COVID-19 variant in both wastewater and "human specimens." The variant is officially known as COVID-19 BA.2. "(DDPHE) is not concerned about a surge in cases as seen with previous COVID-19 variants," the department stated in a news release on Friday. Read more at CBS Denver CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.