VARIANTS POSE NEW COVID THREAT
A new longer-range forecast that includes variants of concern (VOC) indicates case counts could rise drastically if strict measures and adherence are relaxed
With spread of VOC and further lifting of public health measures, the epidemic is forecast to resurge rapidly
With spread of VOC, currrent public health measures will be insu cient, and epidemic resurgence is forecast
With spread of VOC and if enchanced, combined public health measures and individual precautions are implemented, epidemic control is forecast