TED-Ed: 3 ways to end a virus | TED-Ed

The video explores the dynamics of virus variants, focusing on how Delta outcompeted Alpha. It explains three main ways viruses can go extinct: running out of hosts, being eliminated by vaccines, or being outcompeted by other strains. The video also discusses virus coexistence and niches, using examples like influenza and norovirus. Finally, it speculates on the future of SARS-CoV-2, considering the challenges of driving it to extinction due to animal reservoirs and current vaccine limitations.

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