This red alert warns of new Covid strains. And in the future, they could pose a larger global threat.
In April, we flagged the “Arcturus strain”. It has largely impacted the country of India. On March 29, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it added the Arcturus variant to its watch list.
Regularly, we discuss that with time; Covid will mutate. And this creates new strains and treatment obstacles. New strains are different. In some cases, they appear to spread easier. And with others, vaccines and other control measures may be less effective.
It is important that the world remain vigilant. And testing and data collection remain key.
Covid-19 is a vaccine-preventable disease. Protect yourself. And protect others. In fact, vaccines and followup booster shots are a powerful tool to achieve this. So start the New Year by getting your booster or vaccine.
How to get Vaccinated
There are many options. And many drug stores, Walmart and others provide it. And at no cost. Here are some methods: