New COVID Variants to Watch For

COVID is not over, and several new, highly transmissible variants are in the news:

Variant EU-21:  "A new variant of the COVID-19 virus has been identified in several European countries, raising concerns among health officials.

"This variant, tentatively named EU-21, is believed to be highly transmissible, similar to the Delta variant. It was first detected in Greece and has since been reported in neighboring countries including Italy, Germany, and France."

Variant B.1.1.7.2:  "A new strain of the COVID-19 virus has been identified in Tokyo, Japan, causing heightened concerns among health officials.

"The variant, designated as B.1.1.7.2, was detected in a sample taken from a local resident who had recently traveled to the United Kingdom, where the strain was first discovered.

"Health experts have expressed worries about this new variant due to its potential increased transmissibility and resistance to certain treatments and vaccines."

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But by all means, don't get vaccinated, don't wear a mask, and don't practice social distancing, because, as you keep saying, "It's just a cold."