This week, Tim looks at the newly discovered Omicron variation BA.2, as well as the latest data from the ZOE app on rates of reinfection, and duration of COVID symptoms.
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– Sections –
00:00 - Intro
00:47 - Cases this week
03:21 - Hospitalisations update
05:45 - Age group comparison
06:43 - Looking internationally
08:14 - New Omicron variant (BA.2)
10:09 - Reinfection rates
12:34 - Symptoms update
15:05 - Recovery rate comparison
16:19 - Conclusion
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