The rapid spread of the variant means far more people will have some immunity, at least for now, which might bode well this year for highly vaccinated countries in Europe.
Author: Benjamin Mueller and Marc Santora
As Vaccines Turn Pandemic’s Tide, U.S. and Europe Diverge on Path Forward
The split is particularly stark in Britain, which is facing the spread of a new variant, while America has essentially lifted all rules for people who are vaccinated.