Hong Kong Unveils New Virus Measures to Battle Omicron

The video discusses Hong Kong's tightening measures to contain the Omicron variant, as explained by Carrie Lam, the city's chief executive. Sam Fazeli from Bloomberg Intelligence highlights the policy divergence between Greater China and the rest of the world in managing COVID-19. The discussion contrasts the open approach of countries like the UK with the strict measures in China, questioning the sustainability of zero-COVID policies given the virus's ability to infect animals.

What is the significance of the Omicron variants in the context of the pandemic?

What challenges are mentioned regarding the transmission of the virus?