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The Detroit News The Livingston County Health Department is advising COVID-19 testing for those who visited a fitness center and a wrestling match after the county confirmed its first case of the virus variant B.1.1.7&nbsp;on Saturday.Those who visited the Michigan Institute of Athletics Gym in Brighton from Feb. 13 to Saturday, and the Grappling Industries BJJ &amp; NOGI Round Robin Tournament Feb. 13 at the Mack Athletic Complex in&nbsp;Detroit may have been exposed to the B.1.1.7 variant, the health department said.&nbsp;"The possibility of additional spread of the variant is a concern,"&nbsp;said&nbsp;Juan Marquez, medical director at LCHD, in a news release. "At this point&nbsp;and with the guidance of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, we are encouraging extra precautions. Seek testing if you have symptoms, have recently been exposed to COVID-19, or have recently traveled to a place where the new variant is circulating."And everyone should make sure they are using all COVID-19 precautions consistently. This includes face masks, social distancing, hand cleaning, avoiding crowds or gatherings, and following isolation and quarantine guidance."We're offering a great deal on all-access subscriptions. Check it out .The Livingston County Health Department and the Michigan Institute of Athletics are working to mitigate any further transmission of the variant and advise family and friends&nbsp;who spent time with people who were at the locations to also isolate and get tested.&nbsp;Michigan confirmed its&nbsp;&nbsp;in Washtenaw County. Since then it has been discovered in&nbsp;numerous counties, including Wayne and, and to&nbsp;the , where it spread rapidly.

The Detroit News The Livingston County Health Department is advising COVID-19 testing for those who visited a fitness center and a wrestling match after the county confirmed its first case of the virus variant B.1.1.7&nbsp;on Saturday.Those who visited the Michigan Institute of Athletics Gym in Brighton from Feb. 13 to Saturday, and the Grappling Industries BJJ &amp; NOGI Round Robin Tournament Feb. 13 at the Mack Athletic Complex in&nbsp;Detroit may have been exposed to the B.1.1.7 variant, the health department said.&nbsp;"The possibility of additional spread of the variant is a...

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