COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Nepal, emerging UK variant and futuristic vaccination strategies to combat the ongoing pandemic

Travel Med Infect Dis. 2021 May-Jun:41:102037. doi: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2021.102037. Epub 2021 Mar 27.

Abstract

With the emergence of the new variants of concern (VOC) of the SARS-CoV-2, the efficacy of certain vaccines against them requires further research and considerations for future scenarios of COVID-19 vaccination. The vaccines' lack of efficacy against VOC will pose at risk to the vaccinated population and is a public health threat. In this commentary, we discuss Nepal's recent experiences and expectations regarding the confirmation of VOC B.1.1.7 from the United Kingdom in the country.

Keywords: COVID-19; Nepal; SARS-CoV-2; Vaccination; Variants of concern.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19 / prevention & control*
  • COVID-19 Vaccines / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Immunization Programs / methods*
  • Mutation
  • Nepal
  • Pandemics / prevention & control
  • Public Health
  • SARS-CoV-2 / drug effects
  • SARS-CoV-2 / genetics*
  • United Kingdom
  • Vaccination / methods*

Substances

  • COVID-19 Vaccines