Public health expert Dr. Tony Leachon says that while 26 provinces are still under Covid-19 Alert Level 2, the people must do their part in easing the effects of the disease by wearing masks. Leachon also warns that the Covid variant 'Arturo XBB.1.16' is responsible for the new wave of infections. Its unique symptom is 'pink eye' or conjunctivitis.

INTERVIEW BY EZRAH RAYA

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