With new variants of the coronavirus which spread in the United States after originating in the United Kingdom and South Africa, there is cause for concern: these variants may no longer be lethal, but they are transmitted more quickly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is concerned enough to just give a warning. “New virus variants that spread more easily could lead to a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases,” the CDC said. “NOW” – the capital letters are to them – “more than ever before it is important to slow down the spread.” “I want to emphasize that we are deeply concerned that this tension is more transferable and could accelerate the outbreaks in the US in the coming weeks,” he said. Jay Butler, deputy director for infectious diseases at the CDC, said. “We are sounding the alarm and calling on people to realize that the pandemic is not over yet and it is by no means time to throw in the towel.” Read on to see how you can stay safe, and to ensure your health and the health of others, do not miss it Sure signs that you already have a Coronavirus.
The new COVID variant is dangerous due to “increased portability”
The CDCs report said: “The increased transmissibility of the B.1.1.7 variant justifies universal and increased adherence to mitigation strategies, including distancing and masking. Higher vaccination may need to be achieved to protect the public.”
“We know what works and we know what to do,” Butler said. He refers to the social measures that you have undoubtedly heard about – but now have to follow more than ever before.
“These variants appear to spread more easily and rapidly than other variants, which could lead to more cases of COVID-19. At present, there is no evidence that these variants cause serious diseases or increased risk of death. An increase in the “number of cases will put more pressure on healthcare resources, lead to more hospitalizations and possibly deaths,” the agency said. ‘Strict and increased adherence to public health mitigation strategies, such as vaccination, physical distance, mask use, hand hygiene, isolation and quarantine, are essential to limit the spread of SARS-CoV-2 and protect public health . ‘
Or, in the words of the study: ‘Collectively, improved genomic surveillance combined with sustained adherence to effective public health measures, including vaccination, physical distance, the use of masks, hand hygiene, isolation and quarantine, are essential to limit the spread. of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), ”reads the report. “Strategic testing of asymptomatic individuals but at higher risk for infection, such as those exposed to SARS-CoV-2 or who have frequent unavoidable contact with the public, provides another opportunity to limit its ongoing spread. “
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How to survive this pandemic
As for yourself, follow Dr. Anthony Fauci‘s basics and help end this upsurge no matter where you live – wear a face mask, social distance, avoid large crowds, do not go indoors with people you do not shelter with (especially in pubs), practice good hand hygiene, be vaccinated if it is available to you and around your life and the lives of others, do not visit one of this not 35 places you are likely to catch COVID.