White House Covid-19 task force warns of possible new 'US variant' driving spread: Report

Seniors, who are 65 and over, wait in line at the Department of Health Sarasota Covid-19 vaccination clinic in Sarasota, Florida. Credit: Reuters Photo

The White House coronavirus task force said that there could be a new variant of the virus that evolved in the United States and is driving spread, CNBC reported on Friday, citing a document obtained by NBC News.

The recent spike in cases has been at nearly twice the rate seen in the spring and summer seasons, according to the report.