# B117 Variant on The No Agenda Show B117 Variant comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2021 to June 2021. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** March 2021 – June 2021 - **Related topics:** [Michael Osterholm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-osterholm.md), [B117](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/b117.md), [Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [Delta Variant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-variant.md), [Dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dogs.md), [Florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [Greg Abbott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-abbott.md), [India](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Joe Rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Delta Variant Branding and Global COVID-19 Restrictions - **Episode:** [1354: FAQs 4 Hacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1354-faqs-4-hacks.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-10 - **Time:** 6:06–11:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1354-faqs-4-hacks/chapter/delta-variant-branding-and-global-covid-19-restrictions.md The rebranding of the B117 coronavirus strain as the Delta variant is characterized as a strategic move to increase public concern. Media reports from the United Kingdom and India emphasize the variant's rapid spread among younger populations, which President Joe Biden has used as a justification for youth vaccination. Despite reports of asymptomatic spread, countries like Canada and the UK continue to maintain or extend lockdown restrictions. Keywords: [delta variant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-variant.md), [b117](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/b117.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [m5m](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/m5m.md) ### Michael Osterholm, COVID-19 Surge Predictions - **Episode:** [1335: Easter Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1335-easter-special.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-05 - **Time:** 41:59–45:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1335-easter-special/chapter/michael-osterholm-covid-19-surge-predictions.md Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm warns of an impending "tsunami" of COVID-19 cases driven by the B117 variant, specifically targeting the Midwest and Northeast. The hosts criticize his repeated predictions of surges and his calls for continued restrictions despite the vaccine rollout. Keywords: [michael osterholm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-osterholm.md), [university of minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-minnesota.md), [b117 variant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/b117-variant.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), pandemic surge ### COVID-19 Detection Dogs, Variant Transmission in Pets - **Episode:** [1331: Brood X](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1331-brood-x.md) - **Published:** 2021-03-21 - **Time:** 1:02:07–1:04:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1331-brood-x/chapter/covid-19-detection-dogs-variant-transmission-in-pets.md Thailand has successfully trained dogs to sniff out COVID-19 infections. Conversely, researchers at Texas A&M University have detected the B117 variant in domestic cats and dogs. The conflicting narratives regarding pets as either diagnostic tools or potential vectors for the virus are highlighted as a point of scientific confusion. 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Dr. Michael Osterholm warns of a "fourth wave" driven by the B-117 variant, describing the current situation as the "eye of the hurricane" despite falling case rates. Keywords: [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [greg abbott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-abbott.md), [steve adler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-adler.md), [michael osterholm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-osterholm.md), [b117 variant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/b117-variant.md), [masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masks.md) ### Miami Beach Mayor Concerns Over Spring Break - **Episode:** [1327: China Chopper](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1327-china-chopper.md) - **Published:** 2021-03-07 - **Time:** 24:17–26:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1327-china-chopper/chapter/miami-beach-mayor-concerns-over-spring-break.md The Mayor of Miami Beach expressed concern over a potential COVID-19 surge driven by the B117 variant and an influx of spring break tourists arriving on discounted flights. 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