Should we be worried about the BA.2 wave?

Just as we begin to enjoy our renewed freedoms, a potentially more infectious coronavirus mutation is emerging.

Across the globe, countries have experienced a surge in cases credited to BA.2, including Denmark, the UK, Norway and Sweden. Should we be worried?

Dr Norman Swan from the ABC's The Health Report and Coronacast joins us to discuss.

 

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