German virologist Christian Drosten on what to expect in the coronavirus pandemic

Synopsis

Christian Drosten, a prominent German virologist, discusses the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and its future trajectory. He predicts that the pandemic will last until the end of 2021, as widespread vaccination will take time. Drosten notes that mask-wearing will continue, even in countries like Germany with low incidence rates. He expresses concern about the situation in India, where high population density contributes to rapid virus spread. He also addresses the uncertain impact of the virus in Africa, particularly as it moves from urban to rural areas.