The Global Pandemic Crisis
Variants, Surges, and Vaccines

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The Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forums
The Global Pandemic Crisis: Variants, Surges, and Vaccines
Presented jointly with The World from PRX & GBH

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The global coronavirus pandemic picture is mixed. While vaccination rates increase and death rates drop in some countries, others are struggling with deadly surges and vaccine shortages. Meanwhile, COVID variants are driving questions about approaches to curb the pandemic. In this Forum, infectious disease and global health experts came together to discuss how vaccines, emerging variants and disparities in wealth and resources are influencing the course of the pandemic. How can leaders and policymakers work across borders to bridge gaps and protect our shared global future?

Part of: Coronavirus Pandemic Series, Policy Controversies, The Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forums.

Presented jointly with The World from PRX & GBH