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Navigating a New Phase of the Pandemic
01:14 - 12:53 (11:39)
Dr. Fauci believes that the US will get to a point where COVID-19 is no longer an emergency, but warns it may be more difficult in areas with low vaccination rates. Implementing mitigations such as frequent testing, proper masking, and antiviral drugs could get the US to the background immunity needed for this new phase.
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While the Omicron variant appears less dangerous among people who are vaccinated and boosted compared to the flu, more mitigation efforts like frequent testing and the use of antiviral drugs are needed to fully treat COVID-19 like a traditional flu.
01:14 - 06:51 (05:36)
Summary
While the Omicron variant appears less dangerous among people who are vaccinated and boosted compared to the flu, more mitigation efforts like frequent testing and the use of antiviral drugs are needed to fully treat COVID-19 like a traditional flu.
ChapterNavigating a New Phase of the Pandemic
EpisodeWe Need to Talk About Covid, Part 2: A Conversation with Dr. Fauci
PodcastThe Daily
Dr. Fauci believes that the US will eventually get to a new phase of the pandemic, where people will be able to live with COVID-19 much like other viruses.
06:51 - 12:53 (06:02)
Summary
Dr. Fauci believes that the US will eventually get to a new phase of the pandemic, where people will be able to live with COVID-19 much like other viruses. This will be achieved through increasing background immunity, whether it's from vaccination or booster shots.