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Yes but they made the point that by time it is we could already be rolling out a booster

• numpad0 6y ago
  So is it that it could be the next seasonal COVID-22 and vaccines will be ready by then?
  • DetroitThrow 6y ago
    Yup, trials have been happening for months already with mRNA vaccines targeted specifically for these variants, so if there is any risk of deadly seasonal COVID from them there will likely be vaccines to address them.
    • stoddur 6y ago
      Interesting, did not know this. Any links / sources on ongoing trials?
      • raphlinus 6y ago
        Moderna ready to test version of Covid-19 vaccine aimed at worrisome variant: https://www.statnews.com/2021/02/24/moderna-ready-to-test-version-of-covid-19-vaccine-aimed-at-worrisome-variant/ https://www.statnews.com/2021/02/24/moderna-ready-to-test-ve... Covid-19: Where are we on vaccines and variants? https://www.bmj.com/content/372/bmj.n597 https://www.bmj.com/content/372/bmj.n597