The virus gets more contagious

Brian Resnick, a senior science reporter at Vox.com, delves into the evolving landscape of the coronavirus. He explains how recent mutations have led to a more contagious variant emerging from the UK. The conversation emphasizes the crucial need for heightened vigilance and improved surveillance measures. Resnick discusses vaccine efficacy against these new strains, particularly for Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech, and tackles the complex challenges of vaccine distribution and public hesitancy, shining light on the urgency of proactive measures to safeguard public health.