Infectious Omicron variant spreads concern

A new variant of SARS-COV 2 with an increased number of mutations was  detected in South Africa on November 24. We speak with Dr. David  Kimberlin, a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama at  Birmingham, and Co-Director of their Division of Pediatric Infectious  Diseases about the new variant. Dr. Kimberlin also is one of two  liaisons from the American Academy of Pediatrics to the CDC’s Advisory  Committee on Immunization Practices, where COVID vaccine recommendations  are crafted.

Producers- Max Davis Housefield & Stella Maze, Theme Music- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez