Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images London sends a message about how to reduce the risk of exposure to the newly detected U.K. variant. Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images Each week, we answer frequently asked questions about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions." I'm hearing about virus variants that might be more easily transmitted. I'm worried one might be coming soon to my neck of the woods! What precautions should I be taking?