Fauci on Covid Subvariants, Funding and Monkeypox

The video discusses the BA.5 COVID-19 variant's transmission advantages and the importance of vaccinations and boosters. It addresses the return to office work, emphasizing mask usage in high-risk areas. The video provides guidance on booster shots and highlights concerns about vaccine funding. It also covers the challenges of low vaccination rates in the U.S. and the ongoing monkeypox outbreak, stressing the need for vaccination and antivirals. Finally, it touches on the topic of handshaking in the context of COVID-19 safety.

How does the vaccination rate in the U.S. compare to other countries, and what implications does this have?

What strategies are suggested to encourage unvaccinated individuals to get vaccinated?

What is the current status of monkeypox vaccines and therapeutics, and why is it a priority?

What precautions should individuals take when interacting with others regarding handshaking?