Scientists worry that vaccinations aren’t proceeding fast enough to prevent new, perhaps deadlier coronavirus strains from emerging. New variants that can evade existing vaccines could create a cycle in which people need to keep getting new coronavirus shots for years. UK officials said Friday that the variant identified there could […]
A new, more transmissible coronavirus strain first detected in the UK has spread worldwide. The variant jumps from person to person more easily, so if you’re exposed, your chances of infection are higher. Strict masking and social distancing are still the best means of protection against the variant. Visit Business […]
California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, and New York all confirmed cases of a new, more transmissible coronavirus variant this week. None of the infected people recently travelled outside the US, suggesting the variant is already spreading in multiple communities. One expert said the virus was likely in the US by early […]
A variant of the coronavirus first detected in the UK has now been found in Southern California, officials said Wednesday. A 30-year-old San Diego man was confirmed this morning to have the new variant, which is believed to be more contagious. “Because there is no travel history, we do not […]