Andy digs into the latest science behind Omicron with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. They discuss what we know about the origin of Omicron, how it's likely to play out in the US, and if we'll need an Omicron-specific vaccine. It's still early, but Andy and Scott have you covered with the most up-to-date information out there about this new variant and the risk it poses. 

 

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Check out these resources from today’s episode: 

 
Watch Dr. Fauci’s full interview about Omicron on State of the Nation: https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2021/12/05/fauci-full-12-5.cnn  
Learn more about the Omicron outbreak in Tshwane, South Africa, as mentioned by Scott: https://www.samrc.ac.za/news/tshwane-district-omicron-variant-patient-profile-early-features
Read more on the coming oral antivirals from Merck and Pfizer and what they mean with Omicron looming: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/07/science/merck-pfizer-covid-pill-treatment.html
Check out Scott’s book, Uncontrolled Spread: Why COVID-19 Crushed Us and How We Can Defeat the Next Pandemic: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/uncontrolled-spread-scott-gottlieb?variant=39344420356130
Find a COVID-19 vaccine site near you: https://www.vaccines.gov/ 
Order Andy’s book, Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250770165 

 

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Andy digs into the latest science behind Omicron with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. They discuss what we know about the origin of Omicron, how it's likely to play out in the US, and if we'll need an Omicron-specific vaccine. It's still early, but Andy and Scott have you covered with the most up-to-date information out there about this new variant and the risk it poses.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Keep up with Andy on Twitter @ASlavitt and Instagram @andyslavitt.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Follow Scott @ScottGottliebMD on Twitter.
&nbsp;
Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at <a href="http://bit.ly/lemonadapremium">bit.ly/lemonadapremium</a>.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Support the show by checking out our sponsors!
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: <a href="https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/">https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Throughout the pandemic, CVS Health has been there, bringing quality, affordable health care closer to home&mdash;so it&rsquo;s never out of reach for anyone.   Learn more at <a href="http://cvshealth.com/">cvshealth.com</a>.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Check out these resources from today&rsquo;s episode:&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Watch Dr. Fauci&rsquo;s full interview about Omicron on State of the Nation: <a href="https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2021/12/05/fauci-full-12-5.cnn">https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2021/12/05/fauci-full-12-5.cnn</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Learn more about the Omicron outbreak in Tshwane, South Africa, as mentioned by Scott: <a href="https://www.samrc.ac.za/news/tshwane-district-omicron-variant-patient-profile-early-features">https://www.samrc.ac.za/news/tshwane-district-omicron-variant-patient-profile-early-features</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Read more on the coming oral antivirals from Merck and Pfizer and what they mean with Omicron looming: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/07/science/merck-pfizer-covid-pill-treatment.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/07/science/merck-pfizer-covid-pill-treatment.html</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Check out Scott&rsquo;s book, Uncontrolled Spread: Why COVID-19 Crushed Us and How We Can Defeat the Next Pandemic: <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/uncontrolled-spread-scott-gottlieb?variant=39344420356130">https://www.harpercollins.com/products/uncontrolled-spread-scott-gottlieb?variant=39344420356130</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Find a COVID-19 vaccine site near you: <a href="https://www.vaccines.gov/">https://www.vaccines.gov/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Order Andy&rsquo;s book, Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response: <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250770165">https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250770165</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.&nbsp;
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For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit <a href="https://lemonadamedia.com/show/inthebubble/">lemonadamedia.com/show/inthebubble</a>.

In the Bubble is the go to place to learn more about the most important news events on YOUR mind. We take the time that’s needed to go beyond the headlines with A list guests from Andy's bubble. From Tina Fay to Tony Fauci. From the next vaccine to the next election issue. To an occasional dad joke. It’s Actual Facts from Actual Experts, every Wednesday from Lemonada Media.

In the Bubble is the go to place to learn more about the most important news events on YOUR mind. We take the time that’s needed to go beyond the headlines with A list guests from Andy's bubble. From Tina Fay to Tony Fauci. From the next vaccine to the next election issue. To an occasional dad joke. It’s Actual Facts from Actual Experts, every Wednesday from Lemonada Media.

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