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COVID spreads in China

A year after the COVID omicron variant started to sweep the world, it is taking hold in China. Roland examines how bad the spread could be, and the risks for the rest of the world

Hong Kong health expert Professor Malik Peiris relates the lessons from the devastation there earlier this year.
UK virologist Dr Tom Peacock reveals the unusual origins and evolution of omicron, and explains the risks of dangerous new variants.
New studies from China are revealing further SARS-like viruses in the wild; Professor Eddie Holmes says they underline the risk of further pandemics.

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