COVID-19: Current coronavirus vaccines unlikely to protect against new variants in future, SAGE warns

The government's scientific advisers say COVID may continue to evolve for years to come and "eradication is extremely unlikely".

Current COVID-19 vaccines are unlikely to protect against new variants of the virus in the future, the government's scientific advisers have warned.

In a paper published on Friday, the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) said coronavirus may continue to evolve for years to come and that "eradication is extremely unlikely".
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The experts warn that eventually it is likely "current vaccines will fail to protect against transmission, infection, or even against disease caused by newer variants".

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