Houston – Covid-19 continues to make its presence known throughout the world as it adapts and adapts to new arrangements.
American Medical Association Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, vice president for science, medicine and public health, said that HV.1 has been responsible for the majority of Covid cases in the US in a few weeks. According to an article Today’s show.The omicron subtype accounts for about one-third of cases nationwide and is “highly contagious.”
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, is changing and accumulating mutations in its genetic code over time. of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention It provides estimates of volatility for two-week periods. These rates are calculated in two ways: weighted estimates and nowcast estimates. The CDC said in October that HIV-1 has quickly overtaken other variants as the most prevalent strain.
Garcia said that the HV.1 variant is very transferable and “we have to keep an eye on it”.
Since Omicron took over in December 2021, all major differences have been dropped from it. Scientists expect that the virus will continue to evolve in this way. NBC News He reported.
Symptoms of covid-19
Symptoms of Covid-19 include:
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cough
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Shortness of breath
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Difficulty breathing
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Congestion
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sore throat
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Fever and chills
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Fatigue
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Headache
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Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
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Loss of taste and/or smell
Precautions
The CDC encourages people to take the following precautions and actions:
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Get your Covid-19 vaccinations as recommended.
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If you are sick, stay home.
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Get tested for covid-19 if needed.
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If you have COVID-19 and are at high risk of getting sick, seek treatment.
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If you choose to wear a mask, wear a high quality one that fits over your nose and mouth.
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Improve ventilation.
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Wash your hands.
The CDC also recommends that everyone six months of age and older get an up-to-date COVID-19 vaccine.
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