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More transmissible coronavirus variants on the rise in Pa. and N.J., as case counts keep going up

While the variants may spread more easily, a Drexel researcher is among experts that blame much the rise in cases on people relaxing precautions.

Drive-through COVID-19 testing, like this site at the Springfield mall in January, became a familiar sight during the pandemic. Now positivity rates are up, and in more cases, variants are emerging.
Drive-through COVID-19 testing, like this site at the Springfield mall in January, became a familiar sight during the pandemic. Now positivity rates are up, and in more cases, variants are emerging.Read moreJOSE F. MORENO / Staff Photographer