Discussion on the potential immune evasion of the Omicron variant BA2.86 and the importance of preparing for contingencies in the pandemic.
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Dr. Philip McMillan discusses the immune evasion potential of the Omicron variant BA2.86. • 0:04
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Offering a free session on preparing for the next wave of the COVID pandemic. • 0:55
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Emphasis on preparing for contingencies in the face of uncertainties in the pandemic. • 1:10
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Highlighting the importance of anticipating potential risks and taking proactive measures. • 1:17
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Encouragement for questioning and seeking information to be better prepared. • 1:25
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Previous experience in developing a plan for the elderly in Care Homes during the early stages of the pandemic. • 1:51
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References to previous research and strategies considered for high-risk groups during the pandemic. • 2:00
Emergence of highly immune invasive Omicron variant BA2.86 raises concerns about vaccine efficacy.
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Senior news reporter highlights the seriousness of Omicron subvariant BA2.86. • 2:46
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BA2.86 variant detected in the UK, more likely to cause severe illness. • 3:04
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Comparison between Delta and Omicron variants shows significant differences in mutations. • 4:19
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Discovery newspaper describes BA2.86 variant as highly immune invasive and antigenically different. • 5:07
Analysis of Omicron variant BA2.86 suggests potential challenges for vaccines and immunity.
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BA2.86 variant differs from previous Omicron variants and may resist immunity induced by vaccines. • 5:57
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BA2.86 is highly immune invasive and acquiring additional mutations during transmission. • 6:08
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Importance of closely monitoring BA2.86 due to its potential impact on the pandemic. • 6:25
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Vaccines focused on spike protein may struggle against variants like BA2.86. • 7:06
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Natural infection provides broader immune response against various viral proteins. • 7:32
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Virus evasion of immunity and infection process illustrated through nasal passages to lungs. • 7:50
Concerns about the Omicron variant's evasion of vaccines and potential impact on vaccinated individuals.
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Injectable vaccines may not strengthen mucosal immunity, leading to lower protection against reinfection. • 8:22
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Vaccinated individuals still show a significant cumulative incidence of COVID infection. • 9:01
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The Omicron variant favors a specific viral entry mechanism using A2 and endosomes. • 9:58
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Highly evasive variants infecting vaccinated individuals pose a significant concern. • 10:30
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Autoimmunity as a primary mechanism for disease is a topic of debate in the scientific community. • 10:49
Concerns raised about potential autoimmunity triggered by Omicron variant BA2.86 and vaccine evasion.
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Proteins binding to spike protein may cause autoimmunity. • 11:03
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High circulating virus and poor mucosal immunity in vaccinated individuals. • 11:11
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Challenge of preventing virus from entering bloodstream to avoid autoimmunity. • 11:32
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Importance of considering contingencies and being prepared. • 12:12
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Encouragement to join upcoming webinar for more insights. • 12:31