New variant just dropped

Dr. Keren Landman, Vox's in-house epidemiologist, dives into the emergence of the Pirola COVID variant and its implications for public health. She shares insights on the recent surge in cases, particularly affecting children, as schools reopen. The conversation touches on the evolving public attitudes towards health risks and the importance of adaptable strategies for managing safety. Landman also discusses the challenges of tracking new variants and emphasizes the ongoing relevance of vaccination and treatments like Paxlovid in navigating this new landscape.