The coronavirus is here to stay — here’s what that means

@article{Phillips2021TheCI,
  title={The coronavirus is here to stay — here’s what that means},
  author={Nicky Phillips},
  journal={Nature},
  year={2021},
  volume={590},
  pages={382 - 384}
}
A Nature survey shows many scientists expect the virus that causes COVID-19 to become endemic, but it could pose less danger over time. A Nature survey shows many scientists expect the virus that causes COVID-19 to become endemic, but it could pose less danger over time. 
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