XBB is one of the “new class” of Omicron variants that is spreading in the region especially in Singapore. We ask Dr Paul Tambyah, President of the Asia Pacific Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infection, if this is cause for concern, and what can we do to protect ourselves.

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Produced by: Moh Heng Ying

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Wong Shou Ning, Chong Tjen San

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Categories:  health policy,  international

Tags:  xbb variant,  covid-19,  covid variants,  singapore,