Should I worry about the Omicron COVID variant?

Professor Tim Spector, Lead Investigator on the ZOE COVID Symptom study unpacks everything we know about the new COVID variant of concern, Omicron. 00:00 – Intro 03:35 – Is Omicron more transmissible? 05:14 – Does Omicron cause worse symptoms? 06:12…

Should I worry about the Omicron COVID variant?

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Professor Tim Spector, Lead Investigator on the ZOE COVID Symptom study unpacks everything we know about the new COVID variant of concern, Omicron.

00:00 – Intro
03:35 – Is Omicron more transmissible?
05:14 – Does Omicron cause worse symptoms?
06:12 – Will vaccines work against Omicron?
09: 05 – Do current COVID tests detect Omicron?
10:50 – How can I avoid catching Omicron?
12:14 – How can I help research of Omicron?

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