# Ba 2 86 on The No Agenda Show

Ba 2 86 comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2023 to September 2023.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** August 2023 – September 2023
- **Related topics:** [Ba.2.86](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ba-2-86.md), [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [Covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [Fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [Mask Mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mask-mandates.md), [Moderna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderna.md), [Scott Gottlieb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-gottlieb.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### FDA Booster Authorization, Winter Wave Concerns

- **Episode:** [1590: Bold Action](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1590-bold-action.md)
- **Published:** 2023-09-14
- **Time:** 1:47:58–1:50:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1590-bold-action/chapter/fda-booster-authorization-winter-wave-concerns.md

The FDA authorized new COVID-19 booster shots from Pfizer and Moderna to target the latest strains, including the BA.2.86 variant. While national cases are not currently in a "worrisome wave," health officials are warning of a potential "winter wave." The discussion notes that the federal government will no longer pay for the shots, with costs shifting to private insurance and Medicare at approximately $120 per dose.

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### COVID-19 Variant BA.2.86 and Reinstated Mask Mandates

- **Episode:** [1587: Comely](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1587-comely.md)
- **Published:** 2023-09-03
- **Time:** 9:37–15:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1587-comely/chapter/covid-19-variant-ba-2-86-and-reinstated-mask-mandates.md

Health officials report an uptick in COVID-19 cases linked to the BA.2.86 variant, leading some hospitals to reinstate mask mandates. Dr. William Schaffner of Vanderbilt University recommends masking for high-risk individuals, while the CDC prepares for new booster shots. The discussion contrasts these reports with wastewater data showing declining trends in California and New York.

Keywords: [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [ba.2.86](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ba-2-86.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), william schaffner, [mask mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mask-mandates.md), wastewater monitoring

### Dr. Scott Gottlieb on BA.2.86, Fall Booster Rollout

- **Episode:** [1585: Uptick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1585-uptick.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-27
- **Time:** 3:05:52–3:16:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1585-uptick/chapter/dr-scott-gottlieb-on-ba-2-86-fall-booster-rollout.md

Former FDA Commissioner and Pfizer board member Dr. Scott Gottlieb appeared on CBS to discuss the "highly mutated" BA.2.86 variant. Gottlieb noted that while the variant is genetically distinct, it does not yet appear more pathogenic. He promoted the mid-September rollout of new boosters, which will be funded by the Biden administration's $5 billion "Project Next Gen." The vaccines are expected to be available for free at pharmacies and health departments by Halloween.

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