A new MMWR report finds that a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases in Zambia happened at the same time the country started seeing cases with a new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19, first found in South Africa. The good news? Proven strategies to slow the spread of COVID-19—like wearing well-fitting masks and staying 6 ft apart—help stop all variants. Read more: bit.ly/MMWR21721b.
