Can Vaccines Stop Variants? Here's What We Know So Far
One of the hottest areas of research right now: studies to determine how well current vaccines work against emerging coronavirus "variants of concern."
U.K. variant
Coronavirus FAQ: How Do I Protect Myself From The U.K. Variant?
The newly detected strain — dubbed B.1.1.7 — appears to be more contagious. What precautions might be effective in trying to keep from getting infected?
California Identifies A Case Of Coronavirus Variant First Seen In U.K.
Gov. Gavin Newsom made the announcement during an online conversation about the pandemic with Dr. Anthony Fauci, but he offered little additional information about the circumstances of the diagnosis.
Why The World Is Seeing Some Of Its Most Extreme Pandemic Lockdowns
Even as the European Union began vaccine rollouts on Sunday, nations around the globe are instituting severe lockdowns and travel restrictions. Fear of the U.K. variant is a key reason.