The Coronavirus is still spreading throughout the United States and other parts of the world. It is said to spread faster than the flu but not as fast as the measles. Now there are mutations of the virus showing up in South Africa, Brazil, California, and other areas. These mutated viruses are spreading quicker due to binding tighter to our cells because of the changes in the spike protein. They are still studying these new mutations to see if they are more deadly than the first strain. However, it was said that the faster the virus spreads to people the more likely there will be an increase in deaths as well.
The United States, as of Monday, February 1, has given 32,222,402 doses to people and continue to vaccinate as fast as they can. People are having troubles getting appointments to get their first vaccine. Some people are having to drive hundreds of miles just to find a place that will give them their shot. The system has flaws to it, but they are hoping that all the kinks will be worked out so that they can give more people their vaccines in a timely manner.
There are some people who are against getting the vaccine for a multitude of reasons. Will this affect how quickly the virus goes away? Should people get the vaccine? That is a choice that each individual has to make on their own. The only thing that is for sure is that there is a virus that has killed hundreds of thousands of people across the nation. For some that has survived, it has caused lasting medical issues of the heart and lungs. However, not all people end up with medical issues after having the virus and not all people get the virus. It can hit one person and not the other in the same household. To keep yourself and everyone around you safe, please use social distancing and wear your mask when required.