As we have been reporting here at KCBS, the presence of a new variant in the Covid-19 pandemic has rattled governments and markets around the world.  

The World Health Organization recently named this new version of the virus “Omicron” and classified it as a highly transmissible variant of concern, though its actual risks are not yet understood.

There have been a number of significant steps taken already this week as leaders, both nationally and statewide, warn of a potential next wave of covid.  

To discuss further, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell, as well as Political Scientist from Sonoma State University Dr. David McCuan, spoke with State Assemblyman Jim Wood.