By Australia is now mid-way into its fourth wave of COVID in the omicron era, driven by a rich soup of omicron descendants. Unlike previous waves, where a single new variant of SARS-CoV-2 variant such as BA.2 or BA.5 was responsible, we have had an explosion of new variants such as XBB.1, BQ.1.1 and BR.2.1.
What can Australia expect from its latest COVID wave? And how long will it last?
Close Up Scientist using microscope in laboratory room while making medical testing and research
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