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The World Health Organization identifies the "Mu" variant, first detected in Colombia, as a variant of interest due to potential vaccine evasion. Another variant, C.1.2 from South Africa, is being monitored for its rapid mutation rate. France 24 coverage of these variants is analyzed, noting the media's tendency to create alarm despite a lack of evidence regarding changes in viral behavior.
WHO Variant Naming, Stigmatization, and Political Correctness
The World Health Organization's Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove urged the public and media to stop using geographic labels like "South African variant" or "UK variant." The WHO aims to remove stigmatization against countries that identify mutations, preferring technical names like 501Y.V2. This shift in nomenclature is compared to other politically correct language changes in public health reporting.
Bivalent Vaccines, Anthony Fauci Upgrade Terminology
Dr. Anthony Fauci has begun using the term "upgrade" to describe future iterations of COVID-19 vaccines designed to combat variants from South Africa and the UK. He mentioned "bivalent vaccines" that would target both the original strain and new mutants. The hosts compare this terminology to software licensing, suggesting a model of perpetual "updates" for the human body.
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.
