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News from U.S. manufacturer Moderna that its COVID-19 vaccine is still “expected to be protective” against a virus variant first detected in South Africa came as a relief to scientists and the public. But the 25 January announcement included a caveat: Antibodies triggered by the vaccine appear to be a little less potent against the new variant, named B.1.351, than the one the vaccine was developed for. So researchers were perhaps even more relieved to hear the company will start development of booster shots tailored to B.1.351 and other variants.
January 24, 2021
This time last year, world and business leaders hobnobbed in Davos as the first Covid-19 cases started to pop up outside China. This week, the World Economic Forum reprises its annual meeting, albeit in a very different form.
The exclusive gathering, which kicks off Jan. 24 with a global concert, will be virtual. Davos regulars like Angela Merkel and Bill Gates will check in from around the world.
The agenda, too, has been shaped by the pandemic: it is organized around “The Great Reset,” WEF’s effort to rethink the global economy post-Covid 19. “The purpose of this week is to take stock, to look at the state of the world, to exchange visions and ideas, and to show directions,” said Klaus Schwab, WEF’s chairman, at a press conference ahead of the meeting.
The message from all scientists is very loud and clear that vaccines alone will not be able to stem the tide of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even after getting vaccinated, we will have to continue to wear masks, maintain physical distancing, wash hands .
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