With new variants of coronavirus circulating in the United States after originating in the United Kingdom and South Africa, there is cause for concern: these variants may not be more fatal, but they transmit faster. O Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is concerned enough to have just issued a warning. “New variants of viruses that spread more easily can lead to a rapid increase in cases of COVID-19,” says the CDC. “NOW” – capitalization is theirs – “more than ever, it is important to slow down the spread.” “I want to emphasize that we are deeply concerned that this strain is more transmissible and could accelerate outbreaks in the United States in the coming weeks,” said Dr. Jay Butler, deputy director of infectious diseases at the CDC. “We are sounding the alarm and asking people to realize that the pandemic is not over yet and it is by no means time to throw in the towel.” Keep reading to see how you can stay safe and ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Clear signs that you’ve had the coronavirus.
The new COVID variant is dangerous due to “increased transmissibility”
From CDC report said: “Increasing the transmissibility of variant B.1.1.7 ensures universal and increased compliance with mitigation strategies, including distance and masking. Higher vaccination coverage may be needed to protect the public.”
“We know what works and what to do,” said Butler. He was referring to public health measures that you have no doubt heard of – but now you must follow more than ever.
“These variants appear to spread more easily and quickly than other variants, which can lead to more cases of COVID-19. Currently, there is no evidence that these variants cause more serious illness or an increased risk of death. an increase in the number of cases will put more pressure on health resources, lead to more hospitalizations and, potentially, more deaths “, says the agency. “Strict and growing compliance with public health mitigation strategies, such as vaccination, physical distance, wearing masks, hand hygiene and isolation and quarantine, will be essential to limit the spread of SARS-CoV-2 and protect public health.”
Or, in the words of the study: “Collectively, enhanced genomic surveillance combined with continued compliance with effective public health measures, including vaccination, physical distance, wearing masks, hand hygiene and isolation and quarantine, will be essential to limit the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), “says the report. “Strategic testing of people without symptoms, but with a higher risk of infection, such as those exposed to SARS-CoV-2 or who have frequent and unavoidable contact with the public, offers another opportunity to limit continued spread.”
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How to survive this pandemic
As for you, follow Dr. Anthony Faucifundamentals of and help stop this increase, no matter where you live – use a face mask, social distance, avoid large crowds, do not go home with people you are not sheltering (especially in bars), practice good hand hygiene, be vaccinated when it is available to you and to protect your life and the lives of others, don’t visit any of these 35 places you’re most likely to reach COVID.