There are four coronavirus variants in the US that are more infectious than the original strain.
Fauci said March 28 that they’re partly to blame for a fresh wave of coronavirus cases.
Social distancing, hand-washing, mask wearing, and avoiding crowds can stop variants from spreading.
The US is facing a fresh COVID-19 surge: The number of new infections topped 68,000 new cases on Wednesday, up from fewer than 50,000 on March 11.
Often, small genetic changes that a virus makes when it replicates – called mutations – don’t affect its behavior. But certain coronavirus variants have evolved mutations that mean they spread more easily, make people sicker, escape immune responses, evade tests, and render treatments ineffective.
With the application period for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s COVID-19 funeral reimbursement program now open, Attorney General Maura Healey and the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association are advising residents to be wary of scams and not to give out personal and financial information over the phone or email. Eligible individuals can receive up to $9,000 per funeral and $35,500 per…
A mask brace can make your regular surgical mask almost as effective as an N95, research finds
A mask brace can make your regular surgical mask almost as effective as an N95, research finds
Hilary BrueckFeb 4, 2021, 21:28 IST
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, double masked during a White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing on November 19, 2020.Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images
As new variants of the coronavirus spread, masking and distancing are more important than ever.
Double masking may help, but mask fitters likely offer even better protection.
Here are experts pointers for how to know if your mask fits, protects, and seals well.