The global surge in COVID-19 cases linked to the Omicron variant is forcing some nations to reimpose strict lockdown measures days before the holiday season begins. But is it enough? And how can Omicron be stopped from spreading? 

Join host Hashem Ahelbarra.

Oksana Pyzik – Leader of the Global Citizenship Programme on outbreaks of infectious diseases at University College London.

Jop De Vrieze – Journalist specialising in medical science.

John Nicholls – Clinical Professor in Pathology at the University of Hong Kong.