Episode 908
Omicron, variant of concern. What do we know?
Will existing vaccines continue to work, and is the international community responding in the right way?
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
December 4, 202118m 36s
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Show Notes
Virologist Chris Smith talks with Radio New Zealand National's Kim Hill on Saturday 27th November as the world contemplates the discovery of the Covid-19 variant that the WHO has dubbed "Omicron" and labelled as a "variant of concern". How will scientists investigate this agent, and how are policymakers responding? Will the vaccines rolled out internationally continue to work, or do they need to be updated? Is the apparent benign nature of Omicron actually a blessing in disguise? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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