Why we should try to avoid catching the Omicron variant06:46SBS News In DepthFollow and SubscribeFollow and SubscribeFollow and Subscribe Apple Podcasts Spotify Listnr Download (12.41MB)Download the SBS Audio appAvailable on iOS and AndroidA computer generated image of the coronavirus omicron variant Source: GettyThe extraordinary spread of Omicron - even if it is less severe - means that in absolute numbers, more people will experience severe disease.Follow and Subscribe Apple Podcasts Spotify Listnr Download (12.41MB)Download the SBS Audio appAvailable on iOS and AndroidPublished 14 January 2022 12:33pmBy Allan LeeSource: SBSSkip to podcast episode contentShare this with family and friendsCopy linkShareThe extraordinary spread of Omicron - even if it is less severe - means that in absolute numbers, more people will experience severe disease.ShareLatest podcast episodes17:16UEFA threatens Infantino after FIFA World Cup sell-off backlashpodcast episode17 minutes 16 seconds05:02Australia sends specialist crews and craft as wildfires rage across Europe, North Americapodcast episode5 minutes 2 seconds02:18INTERVIEW: Donald Trump has announced a 'monumental' peace deal - so why isn't it happening?podcast episode2 minutes 18 seconds08:18INTERVIEW: Helping older people identify online misinformationpodcast episode8 minutes 18 seconds