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The New Coronavirus Strains
Jan 27, 2021
The podcast explores the concerns surrounding new variants of COVID-19, including the UK and South African variants. It discusses the potential impact on vaccine efficacy and natural immunity, as well as the challenges of pulling back control measures and reopening schools. The speaker emphasizes the need for high vaccine uptake and highlights the uncertainties surrounding the new variants and their impact on returning to normalcy.
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- Harvard epidemiologist expresses concern about new COVID variants and their impact on vaccine effectiveness.
- Predictions suggest schools may reopen by September 2021, but precautions like mask-wearing may still be necessary.
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Concerns about Variants
There is serious concern about the new COVID-19 variants, especially the one from South Africa. The data is not sufficient yet, but experts want to ensure that existing vaccines work effectively against these variants.
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