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The best defense against COVID-19 and all variants of concern continues to be: getting vaccinated as soon as you're eligible; isolating or quarantining according to recommendations; Case study: How one case turned into many. One Albertan returned from travel with a case of a COVID-19 variant of concern.
May 13, 2022 · The detection of these COVID-19 variants in our state reminds us that this pandemic is not over. Now that these variants have been found, it is critical to layer all the prevention measures to protect Washingtonians against COVID-19. Because COVID-19 variants may spread more easily, it is vital that we all follow these guidelines:
May 31, 2021 · All viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, change over time. Most changes have little to no impact on the virus’ properties. However, some changes may affect the virus’s properties, such as how easily it spreads, the associated disease severity, or the performance of vaccines, therapeutic medicines, diagnostic tools, or other public health and social measures.
Aug 01, 2022 · Not all positive COVID-19 tests proceed to sequencing for a variety of reasons. To determine which variant has infected an individual, a sample from that individual needs to be sequenced. Sequencing means performing additional techniques to determine the genetic makeup of the virus after initial detection. Why is sequencing variants important?
Jan 24, 2022 · Learn about COVID-19, the virus that causes it, how it spreads, and new and emerging variants. Symptoms, testing, what to do if sick, daily activities, and more. Skip directly to site content Skip directly to page options Skip directly to A-Z link