Zika Virus Risk in Hawaii + New COVID Variant Explained with Dr Jay Varma & Jon Epstein

Zika virus in Hawaii? It sounds like a headline-grabber, but there's more to the story. In this episode of Inside Outbreaks on Thermometer, Dr. Jay Varma and Dr. Jon Epstein break down what a travel-related case of Zika virus in Hawaii really means—and why public health surveillance caught it just in time. We also cover the new COVID-19 variant NV.1.81, what we know so far about its transmissibility, and whether it should change how we think about risk, vaccines, and government guidance. 🔍 Topics Covered: ✔️How Zika spreads and why Hawaii is vulnerable ✔️What travel-associated cases really tell us ✔️The science behind mosquito control ✔️COVID variant NV.1.81: real threat or background noise? ✔️Why new federal vaccine guidance is stirring controversy If you care about emerging infectious diseases, global health, or the intersection of science and politics, this episode is for you. 📖Learn more: ✔️https://beatofhawaii.com/guidance-for... ✔️https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/diseas... ✔️https://www.latimes.com/california/st... Subscribe to Thermometer for weekly expert insights on infectious diseases and public health. 🌐Find Dr. Jay Varma at https://drjayvarma.com 🌐Find Dr. Jon Epstein at https://onehealthscience.com