TWiV reviews a leaked CDC document on virulence and spread of the delta variant, and how anti-alphavirus antibodies that do not neutralize infection can nevertheless protect mice from disease.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, Kathy Spindler, and Brianne Barker

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Links for this episode

• NYC first to require vaccination proof (Reuters)
• Leaked internal CDC document (WaPo)
• Manuscripts on increased virulence (one, two, three)
• Disease protection by non-neutralizing antibodies (Cell)
• Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!

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