4 chapters across the catalog
Brazil faces a worsening healthcare crisis as the P1 variant leads to increased hospitalizations among younger populations. President Jair Bolsonaro faces criticism for his handling of the pandemic as the country struggles to secure enough doses of the Sinovac and AstraZeneca vaccines.
Brazilian Variant Manhunt in South Gloucestershire
UK health officials launched an urgent search for an individual in South Gloucestershire who tested positive for the Brazilian variant of COVID-19. Prime Minister Boris Johnson's administration faced criticism from the Labour party for incompetence regarding the tracking of the variant as the country remains under strict travel uncertainty.
Maria Van Kerkhove, Virus Variants and Mutations
WHO lead Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove explains the difference between individual mutations and "variants," which are clusters of mutations occurring simultaneously. She identifies four major variants of concern originating in Denmark, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Brazil.
Dr. Nock, COVID-19 Variants and Vaccine Resistance
Dr. Nock, a member of the UN-sponsored Team Halo, released a TikTok update regarding COVID-19 mutations found in South Africa and Brazil. Research suggests these variants may be partially resistant to neutralization by vaccine-induced antibodies. While the vaccines are still expected to work, their efficacy may be slightly reduced against these specific mutant strains.
