“Although the strains of coronavirus “omicron” and “delta” are among the most transmissible viruses, ... the world might have to deal with a pathogen that causes a much higher level of death or serious illness, ”RIA Novosti quotes Gates.
The Microsoft founder also added that a significant part of the innovations aimed at preparing for a future pandemic can also be used to solve current global health problems, for example, to create an HIV vaccine and effective shots against tuberculosis and malaria.
Gates has previously said that a new, more contagious strain of the coronavirus is unlikely to emerge in 2022.
In addition, he predicted a decrease in the risk of coronavirus by the summer of this year.
Kirill Masliev, PhD, head of preventive medicine at EMC, founder of the Heroes support fund for medical workers, spoke about the unpredictable future of the pandemic.