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Mibenge Nsenduluka

New COVID wave on the way, experts warn

Australia's COVID woes are not over. Photo: Getty

A recent spike in COVID-19 cases brought on by the new Omicron variant XBB could trigger a fresh wave across the country, health authorities have warned.

Chief medical officer Paul Kelly said the government is on alert for rising case numbers and are closely monitoring a second Omicron variant BQ.1 overseas.

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