The rise of the BA.2 Omicron variant—first in Europe and East Asia and now in the U.S.—makes it clear that the pandemic isn’t done with us, and it isn’t likely to be anytime soon—unless we achieve very high vaccination levels with recurring boosters. But so far, too few people are volunteering. In the U.S., for instance, less than a third of the population is boosted.
Changing beliefs is critical to sustaining high levels of vaccination
The rise of the BA.2 Omicron variant—first in Europe and East Asia and now in the U.S.—makes it clear that the pandemic isn't done with us, and it isn't likely to be anytime soon—unless we achieve very high vaccination levels with recurring boosters. But so far, too few people are volunteering. In the U.S., for instance, less than a third of the population is boosted.