According to T. Ryan Gregory (the guy who named the Kraken variant), we should all get the new vaccination this fall.
"Yes, the updated Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax monovalent boosters that target Kraken (XBB.1.5) are expected to be effective against Eris (EG.5.1 = XBB.1.9.2.5.1) in protecting against severe acute illness and in reducing (not eliminating) transmission and risk of long COVID. So, get boosted when the updated vaccines become available. But at least as importantly, cut down transmission by using variant-proof mitigations: good masks (respirators) worn correctly, avoiding indoor crowds, clean indoor air (ventilation, filtration, UV)."
In Ontario, wastewater signal is heading back up, and Eris (EG.5.1) is already dominant. Masks prevent infection with all of the variants, so that's your first line of defence, but I get that wearing a mask is like being vegan now: It's definitely the responsible thing to do, but everyone hates you for it because it reminds them of the irresponsible choices they're making! Remind them anyway.
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