A new coronavirus variant is surging through southern California. The so-called “CAL.20C” variant was responsible for a spike in local infections late last year, and it’s believed to be spreading throughout and beyond the United States. 

This comes as California has been ramping up its vaccination efforts while trying to control infections. 

CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan reports from Los Angeles. 

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