Since our last update with Covid expert Dr. Marty Makary in early August, there have been a number of developments on the state of the pandemic in the United States. As of this week, an estimated 1 in every 500 U.S. residents have died from the virus. The percentage of fully-vaccinated Americans has also increased to ~53%.

As we continue our monthly Covid updates, Nava's Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Makary offers his expert perspective on the current state of the pandemic, emerging variants, and the vaccine mandate. Read on for the five key takeaways, and watch the full video for more insights.

‍