Episode 882
What can NZ do about Delta?
An outbreak has New Zealand in lockdown, but what's the lowdown on Delta worldwide?
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
August 21, 202120m 10s
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Show Notes
Is Delta more deadly, or just transmitting more rapidly? And are the vaccines we're using likely to defend against future coronavirus variants? Also, does it matter that levels of antibody dimish post-vaccination, or will immune memory make up for the shortfall? Meanwhile, are vaccinated people who still catch Delta equally infectious? Does Delta incubate at the same rate as classical coronavirus strains? And do tests work equally well against Delta? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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