Discussed in this episode:
- A new subvariant detected in South Africa — BA.3.2 — shows more new mutations on the spike protein than any variant since the advent of Omicron variant, which drove a global surge in illness starting in late 2021.
- Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of physician, vaccine critic, and former republican congressman Dave Weldon to head the Centers for Disease Control.
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