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"Stunningly infectious" COVID demands better preparation, says Former CDC director
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"Stunningly infectious" COVID demands better preparation, says Former CDC director

Many people are done with the pandemic, but the pandemic ain't done with us yet. Why? There's long COVID, and also we can't predict how the virus will play out in the future, former CDC chief Tom Frieden tells Ian Bremmer on GZERO World.

Omicron will be home for Christmas
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Omicron will be home for Christmas

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: We are in the midst of very significant learning on the omicron variant, and I thought I would share what we know and what we really don't know, because the headlines obscure that.

NBA player sparks backlash from China; Bolsonaro's COVID negligence
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NBA player sparks backlash from China; Bolsonaro's COVID negligence

China wipes Boston Celtics from NBA broadcast after the "Free Tibet" speech from Enes Kanter. Is NBA boxing itself into a corner? Brazil's Senate committee accused President Bolsonaro of crimes against humanity for COVID-19 negligence. What's happening there? FDA is set to approve the "mix and match" approach for COVID booster shots in the US. Will this deepen global vaccine inequality? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week.

Why the US should wait on booster shots: The case against vaccine hoarding
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Why the US should wait on booster shots: The case against vaccine hoarding

When so many countries still don't have access to first shots, boosters are a luxury that the world—and America—can't afford.

Will Joe Manchin thwart Biden's spending? FDA credibility hit
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Will Joe Manchin thwart Biden's spending? FDA credibility hit

What does the disappointing jobs number mean for the Democrats' agenda? Two top FDA vaccine regulators are about to leave this fall. How will this influence the vaccine rollout? Get insights on the latest news in US politics from Jon Lieber, head of Eurasia Group's coverage of political and policy developments in Washington, DC.

What We’re Watching: EU vs Belarus, US booster shots for all, Afghan lessons for Taiwan
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What We’re Watching: EU vs Belarus, US booster shots for all, Afghan lessons for Taiwan

Belarus floods EU countries with migrants, Americans will get COVID booster shots, China warns Taiwan could be abandoned by US like Afghanistan

Biden's speech on Afghanistan ignores serious failures; Afghan refugee crisis
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Biden's speech on Afghanistan ignores serious failures; Afghan refugee crisis

On World In 60 Seconds, Ian Bremmer weighs on President Biden's speech on the Afghanistan withdrawal, whether the Taliban takeover will lead to a refugee crisis, and how booster shots for Americans may complicate persuading the unvaccinated to get the jab.