In the UK, where it was first identified, the new variant became the predominant form of the coronavirus in just three months, accelerating the nation’s increase in cases and filling its hospitals. The same could happen in the United States, where a steady increase in deaths would be exacerbated and the already overwhelmed health care system would be overwhelmed, experts warned.
A variant that spreads more easily also means that people need to religiously adhere to precautions such as social distancing, mask use, hand hygiene, and better ventilation – unwelcome news for many already-familiar Americans. they are resisting restrictions.
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