First case of COVID-19 Variant BA.2.86 detected in Del.

DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Division of Public Health says the first positive case of the COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 has been identified in Delaware.

We’re told the case was identified from a specimen sent to a laboratory for testing. The variant is currently being classified as a Variant Being Monitored by the SARS-CoV-2 Interagency Group.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is publishing weekly updates on this variant, which can be found here.