The mutated virus strain detected in the United Kingdom has forced as many as 80 countries to shut their borders to the island nation.
New strains of have caused alarm and concern in the and, with many people worried the mutations could complicate vaccine efforts that have only recently gotten underway. At least one doctor, however, voiced optimism that the newly developed shots could also be effective against mutated strains of the virus. “There’s good reason to believe the vaccines will be effective,” Dr. Uzma Syed said on “CBS This Morning: Saturday.” She continued, “In fact, the manufacturers are testing them because the vaccine produces immunity in many different ways.” The mutated virus strain detected in the U.K. has forced as many as 80 countries to shut their borders to the island nation. The United States will require travelers from there to show a negative COVID-19 test before boarding their flights. Dr. Anthony Fauci was also in an interview with CBSN’s Anne Marie Green Wednesday, and he also downplayed possible concerns.
