Fauci Says Vaccines May Need Tweaks as COVID-19 Mutations Spread
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On Friday, Dr. Anthony Fauci said that coronavirus vaccine manufacturers should be prepared to tweak the makeup of their shots in case they are ineffective against the emerging COVID-19 mutations. While left-leaning articles highlight that Fauci said the best solution to prevent more mutations is to accelerate the pace of vaccinations, right-leaning articles highlight that Fauci backed the CDC’s findings that suggest schools can reopen safely during the coronavirus pandemic.
A left-leaning article by The Lexington Herald reports that Fauci issued the warning about tweaking the makeup of coronavirus shots when asked if the new strain of COVID-19 popping up in Los Angeles should be of concern for other big cities. Fauci said the best solution to prevent more mutations is to accelerate the pace of vaccinations.
NPR published a centrist article reporting that Fauci said he welcomes the positive news about the additional COVID-19 vaccine made by Janssen, a pharmaceutical company owned by Johnson & Johnson. Although the efficacy of the vaccine is lower than the Pfizer and Moderna ones, the findings that is prevented all hospitalizations for serious disease make it a valuable tool in fighting the pandemic.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that Fauci backed the CDC’s findings that suggest schools can reopen safely during the coronavirus pandemic. Researchers pointed to a report released by the CDC that found coronavirus spread in schools was lower than that in the broader community.
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Fauci backs CDC research on reopening schools dismissed by Biden chief of staff
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