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Omicron Around The World: From "Zero COVID" To Rising Cases

Omicron Around The World: From "Zero COVID" To Rising Cases

FromShort Wave


Omicron Around The World: From "Zero COVID" To Rising Cases

FromShort Wave

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Jan 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Omicron surge may have peaked in the U.S., but parts of the world are seeing crippling levels of cases. Jason Beaubien, NPR global health and development correspondent, joins the show to talk about where the virus is spreading, different countries' strategies for controlling the pandemic and what vaccinations look like globally.You can email the show at ShortWave@NPR.org.
Released:
Jan 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.