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A relative handful of Americans have received the vaccine to protect against the novel coronavirus. But according to HuffPost, it's unclear if those lucky few can still pass along the virus to others, even if they themselves aren't infected. Likewise, it's important to remember that even after getting the jab, it takes the body at least a month to build up its immunity to COVID-19. Therefore, it's essential to continue following proven public health measures, like universal masking, handwashing, and physical distancing. Experts say Americans shouldn't start to relax on observing these measures until roughly 70% of the population has been vaccinated.
Researchers working to develop a vaccine against COVID-19 must consider a few things. The inevitable mutation of the virus is one of the most important considerations, says UPI. They must also monitor its evolution to ensure that inoculations continue to prevent infection. New vaccines could become available as early as later this year. Researchers should use virus samples collected during testing to check for new strains. New strains could mean that the virus may not respond to the vaccine formulation.
An ardent supporter and ally of President Donald Trump, Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida has contracted the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Gaetz was recently re-elected to his third term in the US House of Representatives. Business Insider reports the conservative congressman from Florida's panhandle region was initially skeptical of the virus. In what Democrats slammed as making light of the highly contagious disease, Gaetz wore a gas mask on the House floor. Gaetz is not alone. On Friday, President Trump's Chief of Staff, Mark Meadows, also announced he had tested positive for COVID-19.
Reporters who cover the US Congress on Capitol Hill are asking lawmakers to wear masks when speaking to them. But according to Business Insider, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on Monday clearly signaled his contempt for the idea. Refusing to wear a mask when addressing reporters, he walked away without answering any questions. I'm not going to talk through a mask. Mark Meadows White House Chief of Staff to President Donald Trump Like President Donald Trump and other White House staffers, Meadows continues to flout public health guidelines amid the world's worst COVID-19 outbreak.
Dharamsala, Sep 4 (EFE/EPA).- Medical staff in Dharamsala collected Friday swab samples to test for COVID-19. (Camera: SANJAY BAID)FOOTAGE SHOWS CORONAVIRUS SWAB TESTS CARRIED OUT IN DHARAMSALA, INDIA.
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