CDC: The coronavirus could be 'just a
few mutations' away from evading vaccines
Posted By: NorthernDog, 7/27/2021 9:25:07 PM
The coronavirus could be just a few mutations away from evading existing COVID-19 vaccines, according to the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "These vaccines operate really well in protecting us from severe disease and death, but the big concern is that the next variant that might emerge - just a few mutations potentially away - could potentially evade our vaccines," CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said in a Tuesday press briefing. (Snip) The CDC announced Tuesday that people infected with Delta - vaccinated or unvaccinated - have higher viral loads (meaning they carry greater amounts of virus) compared to other versions
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Sympathy for Simone Biles
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six weekend shootings, 250 officers
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During January 6 Hearings 27 replies
to Crying in Under 60 Seconds
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Laying the groundwork for another lock down.