In this special COVID-19 episode, The Good GP interviews podcast regular, Prof Paul Effler on the Omicron variant. We explore what is Omicron, how it behaves and compares to the other variants. We also briefly cover other variants and explore the need for ongoing boosters. Professor Paul Effler is the Senior Medical Advisor, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, WA Department of Health and Clinical Professor, University of Western Australia. This episode was recorded on 9 January 2022. As information on COVID-19 changes daily, please note that some of the advice in this podcast may no longer be current by the time of listening.