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UK variant 'likely' more deadly than first thought

New studies said to have found that homegrown variants of COVID-19 are on the rise.

Aired 02/16/2021

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UK variant 'likely' more deadly than first thought

Clip: 2/16/2021 | 9m 45sVideo has Closed Captions

New studies said to have found that homegrown variants of COVID-19 are on the rise.

Rutgers expert believes loosening restrictions is premature given variants are spreading and that many states have not achieved "herd immunity."

Aired 02/16/2021

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