The South African Covid variant was found in this state
This mutation may not be protected by the current vaccine.
As expected,COVID-19 [Feminine Mute and several variants have been identified around the world, including an original England, another in Brazil and one in South Africa. While health experts keep an eye on each of them, there is one in particular that has been the most expensive, as could be resistant to the currentvaccines. Now, for the first time, the specific variant of South America-B.1.351 - has been identified in the United States. Read to find out where - and to ensure your health and health of others, do not miss theseWithout signs that you have already had coronavirus.
The new more communicable variant is in South Carolina
According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, two adults from different parts of the state have tested positive for the variant and "there is no known trip history and none link between these two cases ".
"The arrival of the SARS-COV-2 variant of our state is an important reminder to all the Carolins of the South that the fight against this deadly virus is far from over," said Dr. Brannon Traxler, director of the Public health DHEC. "While more Covid-19 vaccines are on the way, supplies are still limited. Each of us must start again to the fight by recognizing that we are all on the lines of front now. We are all in this set. "
Disease and prevention control centers recognized cases and "recommends that people avoid traveling right now."
Health experts, includingDr. Anthony Fauci, the Chief Medical Officer of the President and Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - admitted that this specific variant may not be protected against the vaccine. During an interview Thursday with ABC News Anchor George Stephanopoulos onHello AmericaHe even admitted that this "disorder" because it appears that the neutralizing variants of the antibodies induced by existing Covid-19 vaccines are "reduced by Multifold".
"It's still in the range of what you would prevail to be protective," he added, "but I do not take any comfort."
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Get your vaccine, even if this virus mutera, advises experts
However, experts always recommend strongly to get the vaccine. "We know that the viruses mutied to live and live at the mutate," Dr. Traxler said. "That's why it's essential that we all continue to do our part by taking small actions that make a big difference. These include wearing our masks, staying at least six feet apart from others, avoiding big crowds , wash your hands, wash your hands, be tested often, and when we can, be vaccinated. These are the best tools to prevent the spread of the virus, regardless of the tension. "
So follow the fundamentals of Fauci and help put an end to this thrust, no matter where you live-wear afacial mask, the social distance, avoiding big crowds, do not go inside with people you do not go with (especially in the bars), practice good hygiene of the hand, vaccinate yourself when it is Available for you and protect your life and life of your life. others, do not visit any of these35 places that you are most likely to catch COVID.
