Dr. Scott Gottlieb CNBC interview: He is "reasonably confident" that vaccines will provide a meaningful amount of effectiveness, especially after 3rd dose, against the Omicron variant; He thinks US should focus on getting vaccinated people boosted, instead of issuing mandates, which are counterproductive. (455.56)
Dr. Gottlieb said:
There is an assumption that surge in cases has to do with Omicron, but there are other variants there today. We do know if case increase has to do Omicron.
The positivity rate is actually lower in South Africa.
Variants seem to arise in patients with immune system disorders.
It is possible that Omicron variant emerged over one year ago and is reemerging right now.
He is "reasonably confident" that vaccines will provide a meaningful amount of effectiveness, especially after 3rd dose, against the Omicron variant.
It might not be the same 95% effectiveness.
He is not changing his behavior due to this Omicron variant.
He is not convinced that Omicron variant will spread faster than Delta.
He thinks US should focus on getting vaccinated people boosted, instead of issuing mandates, which are counterproductive.
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