UK scientists believe it is 'almost certain' a coronavirus variant will emerge that beats current vaccines

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The scientists write that because eradication of the virus is 'unlikely,' they have 'high confidence' that variants will continue to emerge.

— An analysis by British academics, published by the UK Government's official scientific advisory group, says that they believe it is"almost certain" that a SARS-Cov-2 variant will emerge that"leads to current vaccine failure." SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes Covid-19.

They recommend that authorities continue to reduce virus transmission as much as possible to reduce the chance of a new, vaccine-resistant variant. The goal, they say, should be"to reduce infection of and transmission from vaccinated individuals," and to"reduce the possibility of variant selection in vaccinated individuals." Research is already underway at several companies that make the Covid-19 vaccines to address new variants.

 

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There must be a chemical out there that can stop the virus mutation.

Taking their cue from climate scientists with their use of 'high confidence' and 'unlikely.' Maybe this time, people will be more receptive in taking the warnings seriously.

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