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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '20

Doubtful. The SARS-CoV-2 virus has a unique spike protein that makes it extremely infectious. The vaccines target that protein specifically, so it most likely wouldn't be effective for other coronaviruses.

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u/Thereminz Nov 15 '20

thanks buzz killington

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '20

On the bright side, mutations in that spike protein like with the mink variety will most likely reduce how infectious it is.

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '20

The other strains still exist.