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UpdatedFri, Jan 15, 2021 at 4:20 pm CT Replies(15) The coronavirus s characteristic spikes help it attach to cells in the nose and even penetrate the blood-brain barrier. Those spikes have mutated in several new variants, making the virus even more contagious and possibly more vaccine-resistant. (Shutterstock) ILLINOIS Researchers at Southern Illinois University say they have discovered a new mutation of the coronavirus already prevalent in the United States. According to a preliminary paper submitted Monday for peer review, the so-called 20C-US strain accounts for about half of all U.S. cases. Calling it home-grown and widespread, researchers said it may already be the dominant strain of the virus in the country. ....
By Julie Webster - Director of Public Health for Wirral Wirral s Director for Public Health - Julie Webster As yet, we do not know when the current national restrictions will end as they remain in place to help control the spread of COVID-19. Under these restrictions, the Department of Health and Social Care also advised those residents who are clinically extremely vulnerable to return to ‘shielding’. Those who are shielding are advised to: Stay at home as much as possible – avoid going to shops or pharmacies Work from home if you can. If you are not able to work from home you are advised not to go into work ....