The virus could still surprise us': Former White House COVID czar Jha

'The virus could still surprise us': Former White House COVID czar Jha COVID-19 may be in retreat, but that doesn't mean it's completely gone, says former White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha. Yahoo Finance

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There is a temptation to say it's all over and we don't have to think about COVID anymore," he said. "The way I look at it is the virus can still surprise us," Jha added, noting that it continues to evolve.

So instead of spending time predicting the chances of a new variant, or if the virus can be disruptive again, it's better for the federal government to be prepared if the virus makes a comeback, Jha said.

That includes annual fall vaccine campaigns, just like annual flu shots.

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