Summer Surge in COVID-19 Cases–Ways to Protect Against Viral Infections

Jonathan Liu, a professor of traditional Chinese medicine, outlines symptoms and methods of relief including acupressure and diet therapy.

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While the world has entered the “post-pandemic” era, various COVID-19 variants continue to spread globally. As of July 23, it is estimated that the number of COVID-19 infections has risen in 36 states and territories in the United States.

Jonathan Liu, a professor of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) at a Canadian public college and the director of Kangmei Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, noted that the new COVID variants KP.2 and KP.3 exhibit particularly strong immune evasion capabilities.