The Omicron Covid-19 Variant

Evening Edition · Inside Story · 29 Nov 2021 · 40 mins listen

Recently, the world has been awashed with news of the new Covid-19 variant. We look into this by first discussing the science of it. Then, we look at how Omicron will impact our economy, as well our public health battele against the pandemic. Finally, we look at criticisms that the West is being racist in spinning a narrative about Omicron.

Image Source: Viktor Forgacs, Unsplash

Produced by:

Tasha Fusil,Adeline Choong

Presented by:

Lee Chwi Lynn,Sharmilla Ganesan

Categories:

Politics,Social Issues,Health Policy,Diseases & Conditions,Mental Health,Healthy Living,Fitness,Medical Innovation and Technology,law & legal matters

Tags:

Evening Edition,Inside Story,Covid-19,Omicron,Economy,South Africa

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The Omicron Covid-19 Variant

The Omicron Covid-19 Variant