Virologist: Use PCR test to detect COVID-19 Omicron variant

An independent consultant virologist is suggesting the use of a simple PCR test to detect the presence of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

Dr Brendan Larder, who was a guest on CBC’S Morning Report, believes this will assist the country greatly in knowing if the strain is present.

Tune in to the Independence edition of CBC NewsNight at 7 pm, for more on this and today’s top stories.

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