We Know More About Those COVID-19 Variants. It's Not Great | SciShow News

The video discusses the emergence of new COVID-19 variants, including the UK and South African variants, and their potential impact on mortality and vaccine efficacy. It highlights the increased transmissibility and possible higher mortality rate of the UK variant, while noting the limitations of current studies. The video also examines the effectiveness of existing vaccines against these variants, emphasizing the need for further research and potential vaccine updates. It concludes with the importance of rapid vaccination and adherence to health guidelines to control the pandemic.

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