EPISODE · Jun 7, 2021 · 19 MIN
California Finally Responds to Coronavirus Variants
from Fifth & Mission · host San Francisco Chronicle
For a while, the state wasn't doing much to monitor the spread of coronavirus variants in communities. That has changed, reporter Erin Allday says. More widespread genomic sequencing of the virus may help us respond more quickly to flare-ups, protect vulnerable communities and understand if vaccines are working. It's a breakthrough that may provide benefits even after the pandemic is over. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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For a while, the state wasn't doing much to monitor the spread of coronavirus variants in communities. That has changed, reporter Erin Allday says. More widespread genomic sequencing of the virus may help us respond more quickly to flare-ups, protect vulnerable communities and understand if vaccines are working. It's a breakthrough that may provide benefits even after the pandemic is over. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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