Introduction
As the world continues to grapple with the ongoing pandemic, virus experts have warned that the worst may be yet to come. With the emergence of new variants and the potential for further mutations, it is essential that we take the necessary precautions to protect ourselves and our loved ones. One of the most important steps we can take is to make sure we are eating the right foods. Eating the wrong foods can put us at risk for developing serious health complications, so it is important to know what to eat and what to avoid. In this article, we will discuss the foods that experts recommend we eat and the foods that we should avoid in order to stay healthy during this pandemic.
Virus Expert Just Warned: This is What Comes Next — Eat This Not That
As the world continues to grapple with the novel coronavirus pandemic, experts are warning that the virus is likely to remain a part of our lives for some time to come. In a recent interview, one virus expert warned that the virus is likely to become endemic, meaning it will become a part of our lives and we will have to learn to live with it.
The expert warned that the virus is likely to become more widespread and that we should be prepared for the possibility of future outbreaks. He also warned that we should be mindful of our diets and make sure to eat the right foods to help protect ourselves from the virus.
The expert suggested that we should focus on eating foods that are high in vitamins and minerals, such as fruits and vegetables, as well as foods that are high in protein, such as lean meats, fish, and eggs. He also suggested avoiding processed foods and sugary drinks, as these can weaken the immune system and make us more susceptible to the virus.
The expert also warned that we should be mindful of our hygiene practices, such as washing our hands regularly and avoiding touching our faces. He also suggested that we should wear masks when out in public and practice social distancing to help reduce the spread of the virus.
The virus expert’s warning is a reminder that we should all take the necessary precautions to protect ourselves and our loved ones from the virus. Eating the right foods and following good hygiene practices can help us stay healthy and reduce our risk of contracting the virus.
After more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, most of us are wondering, “What’s next?” Although case numbers are dropping and progress has been made in terms of COVID becoming a more treatable illness, at this point we know that the virus is unpredictable. Are more variants on the way? How can we best learn to live with the virus? What about masks? Dr. On Wednesday, Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, tweeted his predictions and advice for the near future. Read on to find out more—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had COVID.
Jha tweeted that the two questions he’s most often asked these days are, will we see a future variant, and will we see future surges? His answer to the first question: “I don’t know. No one does. Reasonable to assume we will. Let’s hope we don’t.” And to the second: “Most likely yes. Hope not. But remember: hope isn’t a strategy.”
Jha’s warning that we don’t know what comes next echoes one made by epidemiologist Dr. Michael Osterholm on his podcast this week. “There’s no telling what the future might bring,” said Osterholm. “But no matter what happens, I think there’s still a lot of work to be done. And we must expect that new variants will be part of our future.”
Jha said that health officials should focus on a “playbook” including surveillance, vaccinations, testing, ventilation/filtration, masking and therapeutics. Surveillance includes testing of wastewater to see where COVID may be spiking. On the vaccine front, more people should be encouraged to get vaccinated (including children under 5 when science indicates), and better vaccines should be developed.
Additionally, “We need to redouble our efforts to get the world vaccinated,” he said. “It’s not just about dosing out there…. it’s also about syringes, supply chains, personnel, countering misinformation.”
Jha said it’s “critical we ensure rapid tests continue to be widely available and cheap,” and
That “stockpiling tests during lulls (when they are not in hot demand) is key.”
During his State of the Union address Tuesday, President Biden said that next week Americans will be able to order another pack of free COVID tests from the government. The tests can ordered from covidtests.gov, or by calling 800-232-0233. The service has sent 270 million free tests to 70 million households since it launched in mid-January.
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“Most places have removed mandatory masking and I think that is reasonable during lulls like current one,” said Jha. “But high quality masks should still be ubiquitous, accessible, inexpensive. And people who want to wear one should be supported.”
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Jha called the availability of antiviral treatments like Paxlovid, remdesivir, and monclonal antibodies “critical.”
“Once they become ubiquitous (supplies getting better), it’ll make a huge difference,” he said. “We need to have enough for every high risk (think immunocompromised) person who gets an infection. We’re close.”
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Follow the 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.