MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The highly transmissible UK COVID-19 strain infected several people with the University of Memphis Athletics Department earlier this year.The Shelby County Health Department said it saw a fivefold increase in variant cases in February compared to December and January, in big part to this cluster found within Memphis Athletics students and staff.While many are looking forward to getting the vaccine, officials said it’s still important to get tested for COVID-19 to help prevent transmission and catch any strains early.“It’s a part of a critical formula,” Memphis COO...…MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The highly transmissible UK COVID-19 strain infected several people with the University of Memphis Athletics Department earlier this year.The Shelby County Health Department said it saw a fivefold increase in variant cases in February compared to December and January, in big part to this cluster found within Memphis Athletics students and staff.While many are looking forward to getting the vaccine, officials said it’s still important to get tested for COVID-19 to help prevent transmission and catch any strains early.“It’s a part of a critical formula,” Memphis COO...WW…