This week, Michigan hit a dreadful milestone. The statehasthe highest numberof adults hospitalized with COVID-19 since the pandemic began, even as vaccines are widelyavailable.

I think its important for everyone to remember that we know so little right now. Adam Lauring, microbiologist at University ofMichigan

Now, many Michiganders and Americans are worried about anew variantthat has emerged and is spreading around theworld.

Adam Lauringis an associate professor of microbiology and immunology, and infectious diseases at the University of Michigan medical school. I think its important for everyone to remember that we know so little right now, hesays.

Laurings lab uploads the second most variant data in Michigan behind the state lab. He says some viral mutations are much more important than others, which is contingent upon how quickly the new virus spreads and the lethality that it brings withit.

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