{"id":2131809,"date":"2023-12-22T14:38:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T19:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cdc-director-warns-people-to-stay-home-this-christmas-with-new-covid-variant\/"},"modified":"2023-12-22T14:42:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T19:42:37","slug":"cdc-director-warns-people-to-stay-home-this-christmas-with-new-covid-variant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cdc-director-warns-people-to-stay-home-this-christmas-with-new-covid-variant\/","title":{"rendered":"CDC director urges people to &#8216;stay home&#8217; this Christmas due to new COVID variant"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcdc-director-warns-people-to-stay-home-this-christmas-with-new-covid-variant%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2131809&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Stay Home if You&#8217;re Feeling\u200d Sick, Urges CDC Director<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Centers\u2064 for\u200c Disease Control and \u200cPrevention Director Mandy Cohen \u200bis urging people to prioritize their health as \u2063new variants of \u200cCOVID-19 and other respiratory viruses continue \u2062to circulate. In a recorded\u200c video\u200b message posted on X, formerly Twitter, Cohen\u200c emphasized the importance of staying home if \u2064feeling unwell. She acknowledged the challenges but stressed the \u2063need to avoid \u200bspreading germs, especially to \u2062vulnerable loved ones.<\/p>\n<h3>A &#8220;Tripledemic&#8221; on the Rise<\/h3>\n<p>Three respiratory viruses, \u200dincluding flu, COVID-19, and RSV, have experienced \u200ca surge since\u2064 November,\u2062 leading some public health officials\u2062 to label it a &#8220;tripledemic.&#8221; The most recent COVID-19 variant, JN.1, is responsible for \u200da\u2063 significant\u200c portion of infections across \u2062the United States, with\u2064 a higher concentration in the \u200bNortheast region.<\/p>\n<h3>A Variant of Interest<\/h3>\n<p>The World\u2064 Health Organization \u2062has designated JN.1 as a &#8220;variant of interest.&#8221; While its\u200b severity remains \u2064uncertain, it may be more transmissible than \u2064previous strains. Early data suggests that \u2063JN.1\u200d exhibits &#8220;higher immune evasion&#8221; compared to its parent strain, BA\u200c 2.86. However,\u2063 current vaccines are still considered effective against JN.1.<\/p>\n<h3>Low Vaccination \u200bRates<\/h3>\n<p>Despite \u200bthe increasing urgency\u200b from the \u200bCDC,\u200b Food \u2062and Drug Administration, and Department of Health and Human Services, vaccination rates \u2064for\u2063 COVID-19, flu, and RSV remain low. It is crucial for the public to \u200cprioritize getting vaccinated, especially during \u200bthe holiday \u2064season.<\/p>\n<h3>Early \u200bTesting\u2064 and Treatment<\/h3>\n<p>Cohen strongly advises individuals who feel sick to \u2064get tested early to ensure prompt treatment, particularly for those at\u200c higher\u2062 risk of severe complications. Early testing can prevent severe illness and\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fda-approves-first-postpartum-depression-oral-pill-zuranolone\/\" title=\"FDA approves zuranolone, the first oral pill for postpartum depression.\">potentially save\u200b lives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Access to At-Home COVID-19 Tests<\/h3>\n<p>Cohen highlights the availability of government-provided\u2064 at-home COVID-19 tests at COVIDtest.gov. Knowing the specific\u2063 illness is \u2062crucial for receiving \u2063appropriate treatment, as there are treatments available\u2063 for flu, COVID-19,\u2064 and \u2063pneumonia.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is the \u200dsignificance of staying home \u200dif feeling\u2062 sick in curbing the spread of COVID-19?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Of \u2063COVID-19 spreads across the country. In a press \u2063conference on Monday, Cohen stressed the importance of staying home if feeling sick, as this simple action can help curb the spread of\u2064 the virus and prevent further strain on the already\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/antony-blinken-says-u-s-and-israel-will-review-intel-failure-goal-remains-to-repel-hamas\/\" title=\"Blinken: U.S. and Israel to assess intel failure, still focused on countering Hamas.\">overwhelmed \u2064healthcare system<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200c emergence of new COVID-19 variants, such as \u200bthe Delta variant, \u200bhas amplified concerns among health officials worldwide. This highly transmissible variant has become the dominant strain \u200din\u2062 the United States, \u2062accounting for over 80% of new \u200bcases. With its ability to spread rapidly, it poses a significant threat to public health and the progress made in\u200c controlling the pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>Director Cohen highlighted that even though the vaccines have shown to be highly effective in preventing \u2064severe illness and\u200d hospitalization, breakthrough infections among vaccinated individuals are still possible. These\u200d breakthrough\u200b infections are more common among those who have \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/olympic-gold-medalist-retton-fighting-for-her-life-with-rare-form-of-pneumonia-daughter-says\/\" title=\"Olympic champ Retton battles life-threatening pneumonia, says daughter.\">compromised immune\u200b systems<\/a> or underlying health conditions. Hence, it is imperative for\u2062 everyone, regardless of vaccination status, to actively\u2062 participate in minimizing the risk of transmission.<\/p>\n<p>Cohen stressed the need for\u2063 individuals to be mindful of their health and any potential \u2064symptoms associated with \u2063COVID-19. These symptoms include fever, cough, sore\u200c throat, shortness of \u200cbreath, fatigue, body aches, and loss of\u200d taste or smell. If experiencing any of these symptoms, people should stay home, avoid contact with others, \u200dand seek medical guidance for\u2064 appropriate testing and treatment options.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the CDC director \u2064emphasized \u2064the importance \u200dof wearing\u200b masks \u2063in public\u200c indoor\u200c settings, particularly in areas with substantial \u2062COVID-19 transmission. Masks \u2062act as a \u2062protective barrier, reducing the chances of both transmitting and contracting the virus. By adopting mask-wearing practices, individuals contribute to \u2064safeguarding public health and preventing further surges in cases.<\/p>\n<p>Cohen acknowledged the frustration\u200b and fatigue many people feel due to the prolonged nature\u200d of the pandemic. However, she urged the public to rally \u200dtogether and remain vigilant in adhering to\u2062 recommended guidelines. By doing so, individuals can protect not only their own health but also that of their \u2062loved ones, community,\u200d and the entire nation.<\/p>\n<p>The CDC has been closely monitoring the \u2064rapid spread of \u2064the Delta variant, using data and evidence to inform its recommendations. Officials are\u2063 continuously assessing the \u200bsituation and adapting strategies to address the\u2062 evolving nature of the virus. Director Cohen \u2064assured the\u2064 public that the CDC is committed to providing accurate and timely information to guide individuals in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-poisoned-the-world-why-is-chinese-covid-propaganda-allowed-on-twitter\/\" title=\"\u2018U.S. Poisoned The World\u2019: Why Is Chinese COVID Propaganda Allowed On Twitter?\">making informed decisions<\/a> about their health and well-being.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2062conclusion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Mandy Cohen is imploring the public to prioritize their health by staying home if feeling\u200d sick. With the Delta variant fueling the surge in cases, it is crucial to take proactive measures to minimize \u200cthe\u2064 spread of the virus. By being responsible and adhering to guidelines such as\u2063 wearing masks and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sore-arm-after-covid-19-vaccine-could-indicate-serious-complication-doctor\/\" title=\"COVID-19 vaccine may cause severe complication if arm is sore, warns doctor.\">seeking medical \u2064attention<\/a> when necessary, individuals can play an \u2062active role in flattening the curve and protecting themselves\u200d and others. As the situation continues to evolve, staying informed and following the recommendations of public health officials remains essential in our collective fight against COVID-19.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CDC Director Mandy Cohen advises staying home when unwell due to the spread of new COVID-19 variants and respiratory viruses. 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