CDC said that scientists discovered a new coronavirus variant, BA 2.86, and that higher-risk individuals should be cautious

As authorities revealed that a new Covid-19 variant has been detected in the US, medical experts are emphasizing that high-risk persons resume masking to prevent potentially deadly infection. Warnings from these physicians come amid an ongoing increase in Covid-19 hospitalizations.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said that scientists have discovered a new coronavirus variant, BA 2.86, during routine monitoring of wastewater. Officials said that this variant’s “large number of mutations” has prompted concerns that it could evade immunity derived from vaccination and prior infections more than other variants.

  • pokemaster787@ani.social
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    1 year ago

    But if you don’t have coivd, and you’re the only one wearing a mask, it’s markedly less effective at preventing covid.

    Worth noting that is mostly only true for cloth masks. The person you’re replying to said N95, which do a lot better at protecting the individual wearing them even when others aren’t masked.