The Intelligence from The Economist cover image

Protein shake-up: getting to know Omicron

The Intelligence from The Economist

00:00

Omicron Spread and Southeast Asia's Drug Crisis

This chapter examines the rapid transmission of the Omicron variant in the U.S., emphasizing the low hospitalization rates compared to past variants and the importance of vaccinations. It also addresses the drug crisis in Southeast Asia, particularly methamphetamine trafficking, and questions the effectiveness of traditional punitive measures in combating addiction and drug trade.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app