[Escape Artist]

Originally Posted by biker1

Doubtful. The virus most likely first arrived by air from China. Later on there were undoubtedly cases coming in from multiple locations. However, try to stay on point, the subject is variants.

When Did the Coronavirus Arrive in the U.S.? Here’s a Review of the Evidence. - The New York Times

You've got the wrong thread. The subject isn't variants, it's how 27 people aboard a cruise ship tested positive for COVID.