New Covid variant shows signs of antibody resistance, more severe illness in young people

New Covid variant shows signs of antibody resistance, more severe illness in young people “We do not at present know the full significance of this variant, but it has a combination of mutations similar to other internationally notifiable variants of concern,” said Texas A&M Chief Virologist Ben Neuman. “This variant combines genetic markers separately associated with rapid spread, severe disease and high resistance to neutralizing antibodies.”

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Variant-proof vaccines--invest now for the next pandemic An exciting, possible solution to the mutating virus problem. This is cool. From the Twitter feed of @stevenbjohnson

CDC Studies 'Breakthrough' COVID Cases Among People Already Vaccinated : Shots - Health News : NPR

CDC Studies 'Breakthrough' COVID Cases Among People Already Vaccinated : Shots - Health News : NPR "I would encourage people to continue, once they're vaccinated, to use all the prevention measures that we've been talking about when they're outside their home, including masking and distancing and whatnot. And all of that should be active in the workplace," the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said during a briefing for the press on Monday. It would be great if everyone would get on the same page before offering suggestions like this

Why Americans should "be very worried" about the COVID variant tearing through Brazil - CBS News

Why Americans should "be very worried" about the COVID variant tearing through Brazil - CBS News De Jesus told Bojorquez that in her experience, fewer than half of the patients she's treating are likely to recover from the disease. Surprisingly, she said more and more of those patients are in their 20's, 30's and 40's.

CDC Studies 'Breakthrough' COVID Cases Among People Already Vaccinated : Shots - Health News : NPR

CDC Studies 'Breakthrough' COVID Cases Among People Already Vaccinated : Shots - Health News : NPR This can't be good

Low Efficacy of Chinese Shots Sows Concern on Global Rollout

Low Efficacy of Chinese Shots Sows Concern on Global Rollout Research released Sunday showed the rate for Sinovac Biotech Ltd.’s vaccine -- deployed in Indonesia and Brazil -- was just above 50%, barely meeting the minimum protection required for Covid vaccines by leading global drug regulators. The other Chinese shots have reported efficacy rates of between 66% to 79%. _____________________________________ If the South African mutation runs into a nation that has been vaccinated by China, it will not be good.

Alaska officials detect case of COVID-19 strain first found in South Africa that's less affected by vaccines - Alaska Public Media

Alaska officials detect case of COVID-19 strain first found in South Africa that's less affected by vaccines - Alaska Public Media