South Carolina is included, but North Carolina is not on confirmed list
A newly identified COVID‑19 subvariant has been detected in 25 states, according to national wastewater and clinical surveillance data released this week. The strain, part of the Omicron lineage, is being monitored for its rapid spread and the number of mutations it carries, though federal health officials say there is no current evidence of increased severity.
South Carolina is among the states where the variant has been confirmed. Public health officials report that detections have so far been limited to routine surveillance samples, and no state‑level advisory has been issued. Health agencies continue to emphasize that wastewater findings often appear before clinical cases are identified.
North Carolina is not on the confirmed detection list, but state health officials note that absence from the list does not necessarily indicate absence of the variant. Wastewater monitoring sites across the state continue to test for emerging strains, and officials say they will update the public if the variant is identified locally.
Federal health agencies are encouraging residents in all states to stay informed, monitor symptoms, and follow standard prevention guidance, especially for individuals who are older or medically vulnerable. No additional restrictions or recommendations have been issued for the Carolinas at this time.
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