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Jan 2022
51m 56s

The Omicron Variant

Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroy
About this episode

After a week of working on the hospital floor, Dr. Sydnee discusses her personal experience with the current state of the health care system and what the experts say the omicron variant might mean for the future of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/

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