There have been variants of the Covid virus detected in countries abroad such as England, China, and South Africa, and some stateside, such as Colorado, California, and Florida. It seems like it will be a matter of time before one of them reaches Southern Oregon. What does this mean to you? The Wall Street Journal tackled a few questions that help you understand what a variant is, why they’re making headlines, and what these mutations mean for treatment. The variants upon initial investigation have shown to be more infectious. Bad news: these variants spread quicker. Good news: the illness is no worse than what has already been seen. Initial lab tests of the available vaccines have proven effective against these variants, with some experiments ongoing. The CDC is continuing to urge those who are eligible to get vaccinated and for all to use strategies known to reduce the spread, such as masking, distancing, and hand washing. Read more here:
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Our convenient Grants Pass office is located near the Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.
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702 SW Ramsey Ave, #112
Grants Pass, OR 97527
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