I saw a headline/snip a few days ago, on FR, that this “new” mutation is more catching but NOT more virulent as in more severe sickness.
Yes, I saw that also. Of course, the picture changes week by week to the point we do not know what to trust.
For my part, I will wear a mask, wash my hands plenty and try to keep my hands away from my face - being elderly. I keep Zicam around for zinc - when perhaps needed - and Vit C and Vit D3 ... various supplements. I got tested for the CoViD antibodies two weeks ago - came up negative so no obvious immunity.
I called the county to find out about the vaccine - was on hold for an hour, hung up... tells one all they need to know, eh?