Introduction
The coronavirus pandemic has been a major cause of concern for many countries around the world. In some areas, the virus is now out of control, and experts are warning that the situation could get worse if people don’t take the necessary precautions. Eat This Not That is here to provide you with the latest information on how to protect yourself and your family from the virus. We’ll provide you with tips on what to eat and what to avoid, as well as other lifestyle changes that can help reduce your risk of infection. Stay informed and stay safe!
Virus is “Out of Control” in These Areas Now, Experts Warn
Experts are warning that the virus is now out of control in certain areas, and that people should take extra precautions to protect themselves and their families. The virus has been spreading rapidly in recent weeks, and health officials are urging people to take extra precautions to avoid becoming infected.
The virus is particularly concerning in certain areas, such as the United States, Brazil, India, and South Africa. In the United States, the virus is spreading rapidly in states such as Florida, Texas, and Arizona. In Brazil, the virus is spreading quickly in the Amazon region. In India, the virus is spreading rapidly in the states of Maharashtra and Delhi. In South Africa, the virus is spreading quickly in the Western Cape.
Experts are warning that people should take extra precautions to protect themselves and their families. This includes wearing a face mask when in public, washing hands frequently, and avoiding large gatherings. People should also practice social distancing and stay at least six feet away from others. Additionally, people should avoid touching their face and eyes, and should stay home if they are feeling sick.
It is also important to eat a healthy diet and get plenty of rest. Eating a balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help boost the immune system and reduce the risk of infection. Additionally, getting enough sleep can help the body fight off infections.
Experts are urging people to take extra precautions to protect themselves and their families from the virus. Eating a healthy diet, getting plenty of rest, and avoiding large gatherings are all important steps to take. Additionally, people should wear a face mask when in public and practice social distancing to reduce the risk of infection.
Deja vu seems to be endemic to the COVID-19 pandemic. Just as the U.S. began to consider itself potentially out of the woods after this winter’s Omicron surge—with cases down more than 90% from their peak, many restrictions have been relaxed nationwide—a more contagious Omicron subvariant, BA.2, has led to huge spikes overseas. And this week, officials reported there are signs that BA.2 is making inroads on our shores. These are the areas where COVID is widespread, according to experts. 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.
According to data compiled by Johns Hopkins, the United Kingdom reported 93,943 new COVID cases on Wednesday, more than double the 45,303 recorded two weeks earlier. Eight out of ten boroughs in England saw caseloads increase by 50% or more compared to the previous week. But the UK is still proceeding with plans announced last month by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to drop most COVID restrictions and phase into “living with” the virus.
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Last Friday, Germany recorded more than 250,000 new cases (their total population is 83 million). Health Minister Karl Lauterbach called the situation “critical.” But like the UK, Germany is still allowing most coronavirus restrictions to lapse this week.
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Hong Kong has experienced its worst COVID outbreak of the pandemic this month, logging 900 cases per 100,000 residents in early March. (New York City previously held the global record, with 500 cases per 100,000 residents in January.) Death rates have also skyrocketed. Experts say this is due to a variety of factors: A low vaccination rate among the elderly, a less effective primary vaccine (Sinovac vaccine), high-density living conditions, and a low previous COVID infection rate, which conferred less immunity among the population.
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According to CDC data, last week BA.2 accounted for 23.1 percent of new COVID infections in the U.S, up from 13.7 percent the previous week. But more than 38 percent of cases were BA.2 in parts of the Northeast.
This week, wastewater analyses found that COVID rates are ticking back up in various parts of the U.S.—including Boston, San Francisco, and North Carolina—indicating “a COVID surge in the United States may be just a week or two away,” KPIX 5 reported on Tuesday. “Right on our shores, we see a tsunami heading our way,” Dr. John Swartzberg of UC Berkeley Public Health told the station. “When the amount of virus in wastewater goes up, that’s the time to really start to worry about the fact that in one week, two weeks or three weeks, we may see cases starting to go up.”
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Experts say the advent of BA.2 is a cause for “concern, not panic,” the New York Times reported this week. On Monday, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said about 35,000 cases of BA.2 have been reported in the US but noted “the tools we have — including mRNA vaccines, therapeutics and tests — are all effective tools against the virus.” And virus experts say there is no evidence that BA.2 causes more severe disease.
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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.