Critically advise the UK government on a strategy they should implement over the next 3 months to manage the Omicron lineagesthat are currently circulating and whattheyshould be doingto prepare for autumn and winter 2022/23. Support your answer with published data and reflect on historical lessons.

Medical microbiology

Question 2 — Phil The COVID-19 Omicron variant was first detected in South Africa in late November 2021 and since has become the dominant variant across the globe. Critically advise the UK government on a strategy they should implement over the next 3 months to manage the Omicron lineagesthat are currently circulating and whattheyshould be doingto prepare for autumn and winter 2022/23. Support your answer with published data and reflect on historical lessons.

Question 3 – Jamie Many countries have successfully eliminated malaria over the last 10 years. Critically discuss the approaches that have enabled them to do this as well as factors that threaten this progress and contribute to the persistence of malaria in many other countries. Support your answer with published data and statistics forspecific countries.