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The Delta variant and vaccine effectiveness
08:33 - 16:23 (07:50)
Dr. Fauci explains the waning effectiveness of vaccines against the Delta variant, leading to breakthrough infections and hospitalizations. He also discusses the benefits of having more individuals vaccinated in a community.
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With declining immunity against COVID-19, an increasing number of vaccinated people are experiencing breakthrough infections and requiring hospitalization.
08:33 - 12:57 (04:24)
Summary
With declining immunity against COVID-19, an increasing number of vaccinated people are experiencing breakthrough infections and requiring hospitalization. Circulating virus in unvaccinated populations poses a risk of breakthrough infections even in vaccinated individuals.
ChapterThe Delta variant and vaccine effectiveness
EpisodeAn Interview With Dr. Anthony Fauci
PodcastThe Daily
The federal government has been hesitant to issue COVID-19 vaccine mandates, leaving it up to individual organizations to make the decision.
12:57 - 16:23 (03:26)
Summary
The federal government has been hesitant to issue COVID-19 vaccine mandates, leaving it up to individual organizations to make the decision. However, there is a possibility for mandates through OSHA rules for companies with over 100 employees or through mandates for federal employees.