613 - COVID Update: Variants, Vaccines, and No More “Boosters”

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">The pandemic phase of COVID-19 is officially over, but there’s still work to be done. Virologist and podcast regular <strong>Dr. Andy Pekosz</strong> talks with <strong>Stephanie Desmon</strong> about transitioning to annual COVID vaccines (no longer referred to as boosters!); “Arcturus,” or variant XBB.1.16; and the importance of investing in the development of antivirals and other treatments.</p>