Oklahoma researchers are trying to monitor a new variant of COVID-19. Hospitals are facing a nurse shortage amid the pandemic. Agriculture officials warn of a deadly swine disease close to the US. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.