Here is how you can prevent new variants from arising?
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- How can you do your bit in preventing new variants from arising?
- Is it the right time to Unmask
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As mask mandates disappear across the world, many are eager to return to pre-pandemic life. But scientists warn against letting down our guard too soon, pointing out that new variants could arise in the months ahead.
COVID-19 is still around. The reason why variants arise is that they are more suited to their environment than the previous variant. The previous variant gets outcompeted. So how do you outcompete another variant? You transmit to more people. And to spread to more people, you become more infectious. Every single dominating variant that has come across has been more and more infectious. Almost certainly, the next variant that arises will be more infectious.
New strains are emerging even now, indicating that the pandemic is far from over. To keep them from causing more harm, we must figure out how to keep new variants from emerging.
- Vaccination Around the World
The most important thing we can all do to prevent variants from emerging is to get vaccinated. We have mountains of clinical data indicating that we already have a way out of this pandemic, or at least the worst of it. That’s just with vaccinations. They essentially teach your immune system how to recognize a pathogen and respond to it in a way that protects you. The most important thing that multiple studies have taught us is that if you have the vaccine and the booster, you have a much lower risk of becoming seriously ill.
- Vaccines that are Effective Against All Strains
At this point, it is assumed that the coronavirus will continue to evolve and produce new strains. As a result, it’s best to be prepared for anything. Although current vaccinations have so far protected the global population from the variations, this may change if a variant emerges that can outperform the global population’s already evolved immune system.
- Surveillance and Genomic Sequencing
Genomic sequencing and monitoring are two of the most important stages in the fight against novel variations in the human genome. Through genome sequencing, it is possible to understand the potential of a novel variation and its consequences. It can also indicate whether it will be more infectious than previous versions, whether it will be able to overcome current levels of immunity in the general population, and so on. This can help us better prepare for any as well as significantly contribute to the development of a vaccine that is effective against all current coronavirus variations and those that may emerge in the future. However, the rate at which genomes are sequenced and monitored is currently slower than it should be.
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The outbreak is far from over, and everyone must remain vigilant. While immunizations provide some protection against the coronavirus, they do not eliminate the possibility of developing COVID-19. Other COVID-19 standards, such as wearing masks and using hand sanitizers, should be strictly followed for everyone’s safety. It is also important to buy a health insurance policy in order to safeguard yourself from any unforeseen financial situations that may arise due to the pandemic or any other medical emergencies.
Author Bio: Smriti Gala works as a Digital Marketing Manager with Coverfox. As her life turned upside down when COVID severely afflicted her family members, Smriti decided to dedicate her expertise towards informing and educating the masses about the importance of health insurance. When she is not actively writing enlightening content, our ‘monk marketer’ likes to meditate, meet new people and explore less travelled territories.
