Circulating Strains of COVID-19: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories. They discuss the uptick of COVID-19 cases and the strains of the virus that are currently circulating.Their discussion includes:COVID-19 variants and how their mutations affect transmission.Lessons learned throughout the last few years with COVID-19 and immunity.Current CDC guidelines for testing and quarantining.Immunization and prevention tips that remain relevant.