Concerns of new COVID-19 wave as holiday season looms

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.

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

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.

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST:

Concerns of new COVID-19 wave as holiday season looms

SBS Filipino

05:40Filipino