Tracking Covid Variants

[GunnyGene]

CDC is tracking variants and has a state by state interactive map. So far no variant cases id'd in MS, but there are cases in many other States. B1.1.7 is the major concern currently with most cases in CA and FL. You can learn more about these variants by clicking on the menu at the left of this page:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nc ... cases.html

The emerging variants CDC is closely monitoring have mutations in the virus genome that alter the characteristics and cause the virus to act differently in ways that are significant to public health (e.g., causes more severe disease, spreads more easily between humans, requires different treatments, changes the effectiveness of current vaccines). It’s important to understand that genetic mutations are expected, and some variants can spread and become predominant while others subside.

*The cases identified above are based on a sampling of SARS-CoV-2-positive specimens and do not represent the total number of B.1.1.7, B.1.351, and P.1 lineage cases that may be circulating in the United States and may not match numbers reported by states, territories, tribes, and local officials.

†Numbers will be updated on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday by 7:00 pm.

[Grunt67]

Tenn. is in the 0 - 40 range. Some of these new variants are highly infectious, and will spread quickly. 2021 isn't looking any better
Covid wise than 2020.

[RanchRoper]

If gov’ts have their way this will never stop.

[BigAl52]

Wonder if I could get a few D-10 dozers on my American Express Card I think I might have a use for a few.

[GunnyGene]

If gov’ts have their way this will never stop.

CDC Covid masking order. It's a little long, but everyone should read it. Not asking for public comments, just posting relevant requirements for informational purposes :

https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/Mask ... 9-21-p.pdf

[Grunt67]

Been seeing that on the news. My only conveyance is my F-150. So, I'm good to go. Stay safe folks.

[GunnyGene]

Been seeing that on the news. My only conveyance is my F-150. So, I'm good to go. Stay safe folks.

The news reports don't give all the details.