State lab to start checking for coronavirus variant in NC The Citizen 5 years ago North Carolina’s public health lab will soon start gene sequencing efforts to determine if a variant of the coronavirus is circulating in the state. Source: WRAL News Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Schools, cities watching coronavirus' omicron variant for possible changes to mask policiesDateDecember 1, 2021In relation toEducationUncertainty about 'Omicron' variant could change North Carolina's economic futureDateNovember 29, 2021In relation toNewsDelta variant, return to classroom an unhealthy mix, some parents sayDateJuly 30, 2021In relation toEducation