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Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry is now tied for 4th in total rebounds in team history. He explains his approach when the ball is up in the air.
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry is now tied for 4th in total rebounds in team history. He explains his approach when the ball is up in the air.
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"We're not out of the woods yet" is how the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention characterized the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday. "Cases are increasing right now—slightly, but they are," said Dr. Rochelle Walensky during a briefing by the White House COVID-19 response team. "The goal is not to open up travel because we're scaling up vaccination. The goal in those first 100 days has always been to make sure that we are in a place to be out of this pandemic. At 70,000 cases per day, we're not in that place right now.""We all need to keep our eye on the fact that we're not out of the woods here yet," she added. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious-disease specialist, replied with one word every American should hear: "Amen." Read on to hear why both experts are warning you to be more careful than ever, despite cases recently going down—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Sure Signs You've Already Had Coronavirus. New Variants May End Decline in Cases, Fauci and Walensky WarnA week ago, some commentators were celebrating the news that coronavirus cases had dropped nearly 80% from their peak in January. But then, as now, health officials like Walensky and Fauci sounded a note of caution, noting that the steep decline might not last in the face of new coronavirus variants that are spreading around the country. Some of these variants seem to be more easily transmissible and may make vaccines and monoclonal antibody therapy less effective.In fact, the drop in new daily cases has plateaued, and cases have begun to tick up in recent days. On Feb. 21, the seven-day moving average was just under 64,000. On Feb. 28, a week later, it was just below 67,000.It's a far cry from the pandemic's peak: 315,179 new cases on Jan. 8. But health officials worry about the potential for another big surge, at the same time that some states have begun rolling back restrictions and some Americans are becoming lax about protective public-health measures like mask-wearing and social distancing now that vaccines are rolling out.Fauci has said that the key to stopping the pandemic is to continue with public-health measures and for as many people to be vaccinated as possible. According to the CDC, as of March 1, 25.4 million people have been fully vaccinated, about 7.7% of the total U.S. population. To reach herd immunity, the goal is 75% to 80%.RELATED: 10 COVID Symptoms You Haven’t Heard AboutDr. Fauci Has Said "Amen" to CDC Warnings BeforeIt wasn't the first time Fauci gave an "amen" to Dr. Walensky. On CNN's State of the Union on Sunday, host Dana Bash played Fauci a clip of Walensky saying: "Things are tenuous. Now is not the time to relax restrictions. We cannot get comfortable or give in to a false sense of security that the worst of the pandemic is behind us. I know people are tired. They want to get back to life to normal, but we're not there yet." Fauci was asked if the re-opening of cities is premature."Well, I mean, I amen to what Dr. Walensky said," answered Fauci, "because if you look at the curve, it's coming down sharply, but the last several days, it's kind of plateaued at around 70,000 new infections per day….It is really risky to say, 'It's over, we're on the way out. Let's pull back.' Because what we can see is that we turn up, it isn't hypothetical data because just look historically at the late winter, early spring of 2020 of the summer of 2020, when we started to pull back prematurely, we saw the rebounds."RELATED: If You Feel This You May Have Already Had COVID Says Dr. FauciHow to Survive This PandemicAs for yourself, do everything you can to prevent getting—and spreading—COVID-19 in the first place: Wear a face mask, get tested if you think you have coronavirus, avoid crowds (and bars, and house parties), practice social distancing, only run essential errands, wash your hands regularly, disinfect frequently touched surfaces, and to get through this pandemic at your healthiest, don't miss these 35 Places You're Most Likely to Catch COVID.
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If you have an allergic reaction to your first dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, you should not get the second shot, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises. That guidance applies to both severe and non-severe allergic reactions, the CDC says on its website. The mRNA vaccines are the two-shot regimens produced by Moderna and Pfizer; they're called mRNA vaccines because they use messenger RNA to prompt the immune system to create antibodies to the coronavirus. The newly approved one-shot Johnson&Johnson vaccine is not an mRNA vaccine—it uses a weakened, harmless adenovirus to provoke an immune response. Read on to see if you should get the vaccine—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Sure Signs You've Already Had Coronavirus. CDC Has "Learned of Reports" of "Severe Allergic Reactions" But They Are Rare"CDC has learned of reports that some people have experienced severe allergic reactions—also known as anaphylaxis—after getting a COVID-19 vaccine," the agency says. "An allergic reaction is considered severe when a person needs to be treated with epinephrine or EpiPen or if they must go to the hospital." People who have an "immediate allergic reaction" to an mRNA vaccine that is non-severe—meaning, not requiring emergency care—also should avoid the second dose. "CDC has also learned of reports that some people have experienced non-severe allergic reactions within 4 hours after getting vaccinated (known as immediate allergic reactions), such as hives, swelling, and wheezing (respiratory distress)," the agency says. RELATED: 10 COVID Symptoms You Haven’t Heard AboutYou May Get "COVID Arm," Which is OKAn allergic reaction is different from "COVID arm," an red, itchy, swollen, or painful rash at the site of the shot, which may begin a few days to a week after the initial vaccination. If you get "COVID arm" after an mRNA vaccine, you should still get the second shot, the CDC says. The agency advises telling the person giving you the shot that you had "COVID arm;" they may advise you to take the second shot in the other arm. "CDC does not currently know whether people who experience 'COVID arm' after the first dose will have a similar reaction after the second dose," the agency says. "However, currently available evidence suggests that having this type of reaction after the first dose does not increase your risk of having a severe allergic reaction after the second dose."Allergic reactions to the vaccine are extremely rare. In the United States through Jan. 24, there were 50 reported cases of anaphylaxis among 9,943,247 doses of the Pfizer vaccine. That works out to 5 cases of anaphylaxis per million doses administered. For the Moderna vaccine, there were 21 reported cases of anaphylaxis out of 7,581,429 doses—2.8 cases of anaphylaxis per million doses given.RELATED: Dr. Fauci Just Said When We'd Get Back to NormalHow to Stay Healthy During This PandemicAs for yourself, do everything you can to prevent getting—and spreading—COVID-19 in the first place: Wear a face mask, get tested if you think you have coronavirus, avoid crowds (and bars, and house parties), practice social distancing, only run essential errands, wash your hands regularly, disinfect frequently touched surfaces, and to get through this pandemic at your healthiest, don't miss these 35 Places You're Most Likely to Catch COVID.
For the foreseeable future, masks are going to be a part of everyday life in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, not all masks are created equal. Not only are some types of protective face coverings more protective than others, but certain types of masks can even up the chances of transmission, result in negative health consequences, or even have a negative impact on the pandemic altogether. “Correct and consistent mask use is a critical step everyone can take to prevent getting and spreading COVID-19. Masks work best when everyone wears them, but not all masks provide the same protection. When choosing a mask, look at how well it fits, how well it filters the air, and how many layers it has,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains on one of their pages devoted to mask safety. They also reveal which masks should not be worn. Read on to find out if your mask is on their list—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Sure Signs You've Already Had Coronavirus. 1 Avoid Any Mask That Isn’t Breathable There’s a reason masks aren’t generally made out of spandex, leather, or vinyl: they aren’t breathable. The CDC suggests staying away from masks that “are made of fabric that makes it hard to breathe.” 2 Avoid Valved Masks At the start of the pandemic a lot of people were rocking valved masks, with the idea that the exhaust vents would make it easier to breath. However, the CDC says not to wear any masks that have exhalation valves or vents,w”hich allow virus particles to escape.” 3 Avoid Medical Masks Sure, masks intended for medical professionals work. But, the supply needs to be reserved for them—not the general public. The CDC urges against any masks “intended for healthcare workers, including N95 respirators.” 4 Face Shields May Not Be So Effective A face shield might seem more comfortable than a fabric mask, but the CDC specifically deems them “not recommended” as “evaluation of face shields is ongoing, but effectiveness is unknown at this time.” 5 Avoid a Single Layer Gaiter Sure, you can wear a gaiter, but make sure it isn’t a single layer. “Wear a gaiter with two layers, or fold it to make two layers.”RELATED: If You Feel This You May Have Already Had COVID Says Dr. Fauci 6 Avoid a Scarf, Ski Mask, or Balaclava “Scarves, ski masks and balaclavas are not substitutes for masks,” the CDC points out. However, they do mention that you can wear them over your mask. 7 Do Your Part to Stop COVID-19 and Save Yourself Follow the fundamentals and help end this pandemic, no matter where you live—wear a face mask that fits snugly and is double layered, don’t travel, social distance, avoid large crowds, don't go indoors with people you're not sheltering with (especially in bars), practice good hand hygiene, get vaccinated when it becomes available to you, and to protect your life and the lives of others, don't visit any of these 35 Places You're Most Likely to Catch COVID.