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The Future of COVID-19 with Marc Lipsitch

Jan 27, 2022
37:06

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  • Continuous emergence of COVID-19 variants poses challenges for disease control and future uncertainties.
  • Omicron's unique mutations defy expectations of decreased virulence in viruses, emphasizing adaptive replication strategies.

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Mark Lipsitch Discusses the Evolutionary Trajectory of COVID-19

Mark Lipsitch, an esteemed epidemiologist, delves into the ongoing evolution of COVID-19 variants, highlighting the challenges posed by unpredictable variants like Omicron. He emphasizes the likelihood of continuous variant emergence due to the virus circulating in the population, leading to future uncertainties in controlling the disease.

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