Former White House Covid czar warns of ongoing virus surprises
Former White House COVID czar Ashish Jha stated that while the virus is currently in retreat and can be managed better than before, it still has the potential to surprise us and continues to evolve. Jha emphasized the importance of being prepared for a potential comeback and addressing public mistrust regarding vaccines and the origins of the virus. The debate over whether COVID-19 originated from natural spillover or a lab leak remains unresolved, and Jha called for more transparency from the Chinese government.