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Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan
Maui Fires Fallout, West Coast Hurricane, and New GOP Primary Polling
Aug 20, 2023
This podcast discusses the aftermath of the Maui fires, a West Coast hurricane, and the new GOP primary polling. It includes interviews with key officials, updates on extreme weather events, and discussions on fall vaccines for COVID, flu, and RSV. The impact of climate change, search and rescue efforts, and federal assistance to Hawaii are also addressed.
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- The BA2.86 variant of COVID-19 is highly mutated and may be more transmissible than existing strains, requiring vigilance and updated vaccines.
- It is crucial to stay updated with vaccines, including booster shots, to ensure protection against new variants and respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 and the flu.
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Concerns about a highly mutated strain of COVID-19 in Michigan
There is growing concern among virologists about a highly mutated strain of COVID-19, called BA 2.86, that has been identified in Michigan. While it does not appear to be spreading widely at this time, experts are monitoring the situation closely to determine if the new variant is more transmissible than existing strains. Studies are also underway to assess whether current vaccines, including booster shots, provide protection against this variant.
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