COVID Variants Raise New Challenges For Health Care Workers

The video discusses the impact of two coronavirus variants: the UK variant B117 and the South African variant E484K. The UK variant is more contagious but not more deadly, with cases documented in several US states. The South African variant has not yet appeared in the US but is present in other countries and may affect vaccine efficacy. Testing is ongoing to understand how these variants interact with vaccines and antibodies. Despite concerns, the care for COVID-19 patients remains unchanged.

What are the two coronavirus variants mentioned in the video?

• UK variant B 117 and South African variant E484K

• UK variant B 117 and Brazilian variant P1

• South African variant E484K and Indian variant B.1.617

• Brazilian variant P1 and Indian variant B.1.617

Why is the UK variant B 117 considered concerning?

• It has not been detected in any country yet.

• It is more contagious, leading to potential surges in cases.

• It has shown resistance to all vaccines.

• It is more deadly than other variants.

What is a significant concern about the South African variant E484K?

• It has not been detected in any country.

• It is more deadly than other variants.

• It may evade some COVID-19 vaccines.

• It is less contagious than other variants.

What challenge is mentioned regarding the tracking of new COVID-19 variants?

• Lack of a coordinated national system to track variant spread.

• All variants are easily tracked and documented.

• Variants are not spreading widely.

• Inability to test for new variants.

What is the current status of the South African variant E484K in the US?

• It has been eradicated in the US.

• It is the most common variant in the US.

• It has not yet appeared in the US.

• It has been detected in all states.