CLEAN : Covid-19 cases top 11 million in India

The transcript discusses the importance of vaccination in combating the pandemic, emphasizing the need for strong messaging and efficient systems to vaccinate a million people daily. It highlights the threat of new variants and the potential for increased transmission as normalcy returns. The epidemiology of pandemic waves is also explained, suggesting that a larger first wave may lead to a smaller second wave.

How does the speaker describe the messaging around masks and distancing in comparison to vaccines?

What challenges does the speaker identify regarding new variants of the virus?