KP3 Variant: How Can We Protect Ourselves?

Symptoms of the KP3 Variant

The KP3 variant of the COVID-19 virus shares many of the same symptoms as earlier variants of SARS, including:

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• Fatigue
• Muscle aches
• Headache
• Loss of taste or smell

Protecting Yourself from the KP3 Variant

To protect yourself from the KP3 variant, it is important to take the following precautions:

• Get vaccinated and boosted. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself from severe illness from COVID-19.
• Wear a mask in public indoor settings. Masks help to prevent the spread of respiratory droplets that can contain the virus.
• Practice social distancing. Stay at least 6 feet away from others in public settings.
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water. Hand washing helps to remove the virus from your hands.
• Avoid touching your face. Touching your face can transfer the virus from your hands to your nose, mouth, or eyes.
• Stay home if you are sick. If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, stay home and get tested.

By taking these precautions, you can help to protect yourself and others from the KP3 variant of the COVID-19 virus.