Introduction
As the world continues to grapple with the ongoing pandemic, it is important to stay informed about the latest developments in virus prevention and treatment. Recently, a virus expert has issued a critical warning about the importance of eating the right foods to help protect against the virus. This warning is especially important for those who are at higher risk of contracting the virus, such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. In this article, we will discuss the expert’s warning and provide some tips on what to eat and what to avoid.
Virus Expert Just Issued This Critical Warning — Eat This Not That
A virus expert has just issued a critical warning to the public: Eat this, not that. The warning comes as the world continues to grapple with the novel coronavirus pandemic, which has caused millions of infections and hundreds of thousands of deaths worldwide.
The warning was issued by Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a key member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. In an interview with CNN, Dr. Fauci said that people should be careful about what they eat and drink in order to protect themselves from the virus.
“We have to be careful about what we eat and drink,” Dr. Fauci said. “We have to be careful about what we put into our bodies. We have to be careful about what we touch and what we don’t touch.”
Dr. Fauci’s warning comes as the virus continues to spread across the United States and the world. The virus is highly contagious and can be spread through contact with an infected person, as well as through contact with contaminated surfaces or objects.
In order to protect yourself from the virus, Dr. Fauci recommends avoiding contact with people who are sick, washing your hands often, and avoiding touching your face. He also recommends eating a healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables, as well as avoiding processed foods and sugary drinks.
Dr. Fauci’s warning is an important reminder that we all need to take precautions to protect ourselves from the virus. Eating a healthy diet and avoiding contact with people who are sick are two of the best ways to protect yourself from the virus.
These next few months will be key ones during the coronavirus pandemic, as cases ebb—but remain at jaw-dopping numbers as we head into colder weather. How can you stay safe and what should you expect going into the chill? Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, tweeted six key points that everyone should hear, no matter your opinions. Read on for all six—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had COVID.
“Here’s a quick update on the state of COVID in the US,” said Jha. “Infections are down 50% from September 1. Last year, infections rose 100% from September 1 to October 31. So we are, at least right now, on a pretty different trajectory.” This is obviously due to the vaccine, which has made all the difference. The CDC has found that being unvaccinated makes you 11 times more likely to die of COVID. “Vaccination works,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky, CDC’s director, said at a briefing. “The bottom line is this: We have the scientific tools we need to turn the corner on this pandemic.” Unfortunately, 65 million Americans remain unvaccinated.
Said Jha: “Deaths are down about 30% from the peak. This is good but not great. Why not more? Deaths lag. But also, we are still seeing a lot of infections among vulnerable, high risk people. This is no time to be older, chronically ill and unvaccinated.”
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“Most new infections are in the northern half of the US,” said Jha. “And largely in Midwest, Great Plains states. 7 states with the highest infection rates (AK, MT, WY, ID, ND, WV, UT). They also have very low vaccination rates. In New England, cases flat despite weather getting colder.” “As the Wyoming Legislature prepares to hold a special session to fight against COVID-19 vaccine mandates, the Cowboy State is dealing with the country’s highest COVID-19 death rate per capita,” reports Oil City News. “Wyoming is also seeing the third highest transmission rate by population of any state in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of Sunday, the Cowboy State had reported 69 total COVID-19 related deaths in the past seven days. That amounts to 11.9 COVID-19 deaths per 100,000 people during the time span, the highest rate of deaths by population in the United States, according to the CDC.”
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“57% of the entire population is fully vaccinated. 4 states have crossed the 70% threshold,” said Jha. “VT, CT, RI, and ME. 15 states are below 50%. ID, WY, and WV are the least vaccinated states. I’m worried about the winter ahead for these states.” “After more than a month with crisis standards of care activated statewide, the number of COVID-19 patients at Idaho hospitals has begun, slowly, to fall. But many hospitals are still quite full, and with colder weather and winter approaching, the coronavirus isn’t the only virus that has public health leaders concerned,” reports the Idaho Statesman.
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“About 1 in 6 fully vaccinated older Americans have gotten a booster. We want to see this number rise quickly,” said Jha. “Boosters are essential for older and other vulnerable folks to be protected as we head into the rest of fall and winter.” “It’s generally recommended that you get the booster that is the original regimen that you got in the first place,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical advisor to the President and the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told CNN recently. “But for one reason or other, there may be different circumstances for people — availability or just different personal choices. You can, as we say, ‘mix and match.’ And those are the data that were discussed and were acted upon yesterday. That you can now mix and match one with the other. But in general it just makes sense to go with what your original regimen was.”
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“Bottom line: We are in a better place. But places with low vaccination rates remain at risk as it gets colder,” said Jha. “And older, vulnerable people not fully protected will remain at risk for poor outcomes. We can absolutely avoid a bad winter. We need to get everyone protected.” So follow the public health fundamentals and help end this pandemic, no matter where you live—get vaccinated ASAP; if you live in an area with low vaccination rates, wear an N95 face mask, don’t travel, social distance, avoid large crowds, don’t go indoors with people you’re not sheltering with (especially in bars), practice good hand hygiene, and to protect your life and the lives of others, don’t visit any of these 35 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch COVID.