Morris Brown College in southwest Atlanta has mandated masks in light of an increase of COVID-19 cases in the city.
On its Instagram page, the historically black college posted that a mask mandate will be in effect for the next 14 days.
The mask mandate extends to students and employees and includes social distancing, contact tracing, and other health protocols.
What Are The New COVID Variants?
Some new COVID variants, including the EG.5, or “Eris,” as it’s been called, has emerged in some nations. The EG.5 has been identified as the dominate strain in the United States with 20% of new cases, according to the Centers of Disease and Control (CDC).
The new variants all can be traced to the XBB strains that were dominant in late 2022, according to health officials.
Scientists are also trying to ascertain the new highly mutated coronavirus variant spotted by scientists in Israel. The Ba.2.86 variant is in four countries, including America.
The new variant, called BA.2.86 and nicknamed Pirola, is an ancestor of the BA.2 subvariant of Omicron.
If you’ve had the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines and catch the new variant, you’re likely to experience the following symptoms:
- Sore throat
- Fatigue
- Muscle pain
If you’ve had the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, you’re like to experience the following symptoms:
- Tiredness
- Weakness
- Shortness of breath
- Cough
How To Protect Yourself Against COVID
- Wear a Mask
- Wash Your Hands for At Least 20 Seconds
- Avoid High-Exposure Events and People
- Getting Tested for COVID-19
- Staying Home When You Have Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19
- Seeking Treatment If You Have COVID-19 and Are at High Risk of Getting Very Sick
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