Anticipating the COVID Carousel

The surging Delta variant of COVID-19 now accounts for roughly 1 in 5 new cases in the US, a number steadily increasing by the day. With less than 50% of Americans fully vaccinated and this variant proving to be more easily transmissible, it may not be time to throw away those masks just yet. We've curated relevant articles to keep you up to speed. 

This news report from Atlanta tells more about the Delta variant and the risks it poses.

Developments surrounding the delta variant have led some members of the medical field to call for the reversal of the CDC mask update, which says it’s okay for vaccinated people to gather without masks, in any capacity, outdoors or indoors.

In Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker encouraged everyone to bring a mask when they leave the house. 

Some local governing bodies aren't waiting around to see how dangerous this variant ends up being. 

We're already seeing measures being taken in Los Angeles County to protect against another potential spike in cases.

The situation abroad is a potential indication of what's to come for the United States. 

Israel, which has the highest percentage of vaccinated citizens, reported an increase from 85 to 1,093 new cases in two weeks. 

COVID-19 has proven to be resilient and will continue to come in waves for the foreseeable future. That is why BOX Pure Air is working to reduce the number of airborne pathogens found in schools, homes, and businesses. While COVID is far from over, we are better prepared than ever to stop its spread. 

Check back regularly for more up-to-date news involving clean air.