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The video covers severe weather conditions in the US, including ice, freezing rain, and tornado warnings, affecting millions, especially in Texas. It also discusses Pfizer's efforts to increase vaccine production amid supply challenges, aiming for 2 billion doses by year-end. Additionally, it highlights concerns over a new COVID-19 variant from the UK, which is more contagious and linked to higher hospitalization and death rates.

What concerns are growing over a new variant of COVID-19?

What is the link between the new variant and hospitalization rates according to British researchers?