new COVID-19 variant

2 masks are better than 1 to protect against new COVID-19 variants

Fit is paramount when it comes to face masks, according to two Northeastern professors who study how airborne particles travel through different facial coverings. Layering surgical masks under cloth masks can decrease the amount of particles that reach the nose and mouth.
- by Emily Arntsen - contributor January 29, 2021
What can we expect from the new mutation of the coronavirus?

A new genetic variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has emerged in the United Kingdom in recent weeks. What does this mutation mean for vaccine efficacy, and is it to blame for COVID-19 surges in the U.K. and elsewhere?
- by Emily Arntsen January 5, 2021

X

Cookies on Northeastern sites

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to understand your use of our website and give you a better experience. By continuing to use the site or closing this banner without changing your cookie settings, you agree to our use of cookies and other technologies. To find out more about our use of cookies and how to change your settings, please go to our Privacy Statement.