Tracking variants worldwide is an important process to end the pandemic. And this briefly examines how this is achieved by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Working with governments and many organizations worldwide, WHO attempts to identify and track new strains as they emerge. This is an important step in mitigating the spread of the virus.
However, on the ground this is an evolving and ongoing process.
This short video briefly examines this and also looks at current variants being tracked. The video was produced by the WHO, as part of their regular series, Science in 5.
Today, COVID-19 is a vaccine-preventable disease. Vaccines are safe. And they are effective. More, even though there are reported “breakthrough cases”, they substantially reduce symptoms.
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:
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