Tara Parker Pope of the NYT has this advice about protecting yourself against coronavirus variants after talking to many infectious disease and other experts. Don't let your guard down she says and suggests some of the same precautions that were taken in earlier waves of the coronavirus, from masks to social distancing and prudent decisions about travel and shopping.
Vaccines offer protection against common coronavirus variants such as B.1.1.7 from UK. It is still wise to follow the prudent rules that were followed before.