European countries reimpose restrictions amid Omicron surge04:13SBS News - Google - In DepthFollow and SubscribeFollow and SubscribeFollow and Subscribe Download (7.73MB)Download the SBS Audio appAvailable on iOS and AndroidCrowds of people walk down a street in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Source: APThe World Health Organisation says the new, highly transmissible variant of COVID-19 has now been detected in 89 countries.Follow and Subscribe Download (7.73MB)Download the SBS Audio appAvailable on iOS and AndroidPublished 19 December 2021 3:15pmBy Peggy GiakoumelosPresented by Amy HallSource: SBSSkip to podcast episode contentShare this with family and friendsCopy linkShareThe World Health Organisation says the new, highly transmissible variant of COVID-19 has now been detected in 89 countries.ShareLatest podcast episodes09:57Two more interest rate rises to come in 2026?podcast episode9 minutes 57 seconds14:17Penny Wong on Australia's bid for a seat at the security councilpodcast episode14 minutes 17 seconds08:52Platypus population decline sparks calls for stronger protectionspodcast episode8 minutes 52 seconds14:01Why Yessie's fight to save his island home is a race against timepodcast episode14 minutes 1 second