[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/09\/WASDigital\u2013Email-13.png” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Variants are expected as viruses constantly change through mutation. As the virus travels from person to person, it changes\u00a0<\/span>slightly<\/span>\u00a0each time it is transm<\/span>itted<\/span>. Thus, we have variants that form.\u00a0<\/span>I<\/span>t\u2019s possible for new variants to emerge, then disappear\u2013where others may persist<\/span>\u00a0such as the Delta variant<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”What is a variant?” admin_label=”What is Variant?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A<\/span>\u00a0variant as another version of\u00a0<\/span>something<\/span><\/span>, that has varying similarities and differences to\u00a0<\/span>it\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0original form<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>I<\/span>n context to COVID-19, the delta variant is a mutation of the COVID-19 virus that is similar in spike protein shape but has drastic differences in transmission-ability and severity\u00a0<\/span>of\u00a0<\/span>symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”How do variants form? ” admin_label=”How Variants Form” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Think of the telephone game, sitting in a circle with friends whispering a message into one another\u2019s ear. Once you get towards the end of the line, the message is never the same. Apply that concept to the coronavirus. The\u00a0<\/span>virus\u00a0<\/span>travels from<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>person to person,\u00a0<\/span>changing a little each time it is transmitted.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Delta ” admin_label=”Delta” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Spread:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Spreads more easily than other variants.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n Prevention:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Masks are an effective tool\u00a0for\u00a0limiting the spread of COVID-19.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Current vaccines are proven to be effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Severe\u00a0Illness\u00a0&\u00a0Death:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>May cause more severe cases than other variants.<\/span><\/p>\n Vaccine Breakthrough:<\/span><\/b> Breakthrough infections in people who are fully vaccinated are expected.<\/span><\/p>\n Early evidence suggests that fully vaccinated people who become infected with the Delta variant can spread the virus to others.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Not Fully Vaccinated:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Those who are not fully vaccinated are at the highest risk of contracting Delta.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Treatments:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>M<\/span>onoclonal antibody treatments\u00a0can be used to treat the Delta variant.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Omicron ” admin_label=”Omicron” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Spread:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0May spread more easily than other variants, including Delta.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Prevention:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Masks are an effective tool\u00a0for\u00a0limiting the spread of\u00a0COVID-19. It is recommended to wear a surgical,\u00a0N95 or KN95\u00a0mask\u00a0due to the increased transmissibility of Omicron.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Current vaccines are proven to be effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death. <\/span><\/p>\n The updated bivalent COVID-19 vaccines, or updated boosters, include an mRNA component that provides better protection against COVID-19 caused by the omicron variant.<\/span><\/p>\n Severe\u00a0Illness &\u00a0Death:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Due to limited data\u00a0at this time, it is unclear if this\u00a0variant causes more severe cases.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Vaccine Breakthrough:<\/span><\/b> Breakthrough infections in people who are fully vaccinated are expected. Early evidence suggests that fully vaccinated people who become infected with the Omicron variant can spread the virus to others. Reinfection is possible due to the increased transmissibility. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Not Fully Vaccinated or Boosted:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Those who are not fully vaccinated or late for boosters are at higher risk for contracting Omicron.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Treatments:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Some monoclonal antibody treatments may not be as effective against infection with Omicron.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”How can being vaccinated help? ” admin_label=”Get Vaccinated” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Getting vaccinated\u00a0and getting your booster shot\u00a0can help decrease the risk of severe symptoms, prevent hospitalization and even death from\u00a0all\u00a0variants.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Current\u00a0vaccines provide protection against severe illness, hospitalizations and death with all variants. Vaccine effectiveness is being\u00a0continually\u00a0investigated\u00a0with each variant.\u00a0Overall, more doses of\u00a0any vaccine\u00a0means\u00a0more protection and less severe illness. If you haven\u2019t gotten your booster or vaccine yet, get one today.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Breakthrough cases, meaning those who are already vaccinated and test positive to COVID-19, are possible. Although it is less likely to become severely ill, it’s more likely that you can be asymptomatic and unknowingly pass on the virus to others.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This is the reason why mask mandates are being put back in place to protect not only yourself, but others around you\u2013especially those who are unable to get vaccinated due to various health reasons.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Conclusion” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As we have seen with th<\/span>ese<\/span>\u00a0variant<\/span>s<\/span>, getting vaccinated as a whole community can stop the mutation of more deadly variants in the future. Getting vaccinated is no longer just for personal gain or benefit\u2013it\u2019s for everyone else around you to be safe. In other words, it’s not for me,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>it’s for\u00a0<\/span>we<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_cta title=”Get Vaccinated” button_url=”https:\/\/winona.az1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_3HObFC7pk6O4ojX” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Self-Report Here” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Health Services has COVID-19 vaccines available to all WSU students and staff. Come stop by the clinic in IWC 222 between 10\u201311:30AM & 2:30\u20134PM Mon\u2013Fri for your FREE COVID-19 vaccine.<\/p>\n Already been vaccinated? Fill out the self-report form below.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Variants are expected as viruses constantly change through mutation. 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