Covid Drives Science to Tackle Next Pandemic: Johns Hopkins

The video discusses the UK's strategy of delaying the second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which maintains 82% efficacy. It highlights the importance of maintaining social distancing and vaccination efforts to control COVID-19. The discussion also covers the vaccine rollout, age barriers, and the need for global surveillance systems to prepare for future pandemics. The video emphasizes the importance of learning from the current pandemic to better handle future health threats.

What is the efficacy of the AstraZeneca vaccine when the doses are delayed by 10 to 12 weeks?

• 92%

• 62%

• 82%

• 72%

What is a concern when COVID-19 numbers start to drop?

• Social distancing measures will increase

• People might relax their precautions

• Vaccine supply might decrease

• People may become more cautious

What factor is crucial for lowering the age barrier for vaccine eligibility?

• Healthcare worker availability

• Government policy

• Public opinion

• Vaccine supply

What is a key lesson learned from the current pandemic?

• Vaccines are unnecessary

• Pandemics are easily predictable

• Healthcare systems are unimportant

• Global surveillance systems are vital

What is a major challenge in preparing for the next pandemic?

• Focusing solely on current pandemic

• Reducing global surveillance

• Rebuilding public health workforce

• Ignoring past experiences