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COVID variants vs. vaccines
The U.K. variant of COVID-19 is doubling every 10 days in the U.S., according to a report out Sunday. Dr. Anthony Fauci says this variant could become the dominant strain in the U.S. by the end of March.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenThe U.K. variant of COVID-19 is doubling every 10 days in the U.S., according to a report out Sunday. Dr. Anthony Fauci says this variant could become the dominant strain in the U.S. by the end of March.
The U.S. has also seen worrisome mutations from South Africa and Brazil. What does this mean for vaccine rollout?
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