Fauci says there's currently 'no need for a variant-specific booster'

Dr. Anthony Fauci
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Amid concerns over the Omicron variant of COVID-19, Dr. Anthony Fauci says variant-specific boosters are not needed "at this point."

Fauci, President Biden's chief medical adviser, during a COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday said that data shows the new Omicron variant "undoubtedly" reduces the protection provided by two doses of an mRNA vaccine. But, he said, early clinical studies suggest booster doses "enhance the vaccine protection" against the Omicron variant.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.