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Concerns of new COVID-19 wave as holiday season looms

COVID19 RAT STOCK

Experts recommend RATS this Christmas. Source: AAP / DARREN ENGLAND/AAPIMAGE

Amid concerns about the fourth wave of COVID-19 approaching the holiday season - experts suggest people take RAT tests before going to functions where they are vulnerable.


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By Rena Sarumpaet

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Amid concerns about the fourth wave of COVID-19 approaching the holiday season - experts suggest people take RAT tests before going to functions where they are vulnerable.


Key Points

  • Omicron sub-variants are driving the COVID-19 fourth wave including one called BQ1.1 and many others.
  • Virologists from Sydney's Kirby Research Institute says the variants are good at evading antibodies.
  • The Vice President of the Australian Medical Association, Doctor Danielle McMullen, agrees RAT tests before Christmas social gatherings are a good idea.

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