An infectious disease doctor breaks down everything you need to know about the new strain and how to continue to stay safe.
The contrary advice can be confusing, but it is consistent in this way: Public-health measures adapt to the changing state of the pandemic and local circumstances. In the U.S., general case levels have been low, while globally they are not. The Delta variant changes the calculation, so masking rules are being reevaluated. The challenge, however, is that getting pandemic-weary populations toFirst, if you have not yet been vaccinated, then get vaccinated.
If you are unable to get vaccinated, or if you are only partially protected from vaccination due to immunodeficiencies, continue to practice social distancing and masking. Follow the of thumb—when near members of other households, ensure two of the following conditions: ventilation, distancing, or masking.. If cases are surging in your region, pay attention to the recommendations of local authorities. If there are concerning case rises, especially in regions where vaccination is low, continue masking indoors even if you are vaccinated.
We have come a long way during this global health crisis, and people are understandably looking for relief and connection after such a long, difficult slog. Vaccination has been a stunning triumph and continues to deliver protection. The pandemic, however, is in full force throughout the globe as we try to scale up vaccination access and uptake before the mutating virus takes a larger toll.
Dharushana Muthulingam, M.D., M.S., is an infectious-disease physician and public-health researcher in St. Louis.Sign Up Now
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