Expert's view on the road ahead as Omicron cases explode

COVID-19 case numbers are painting a grim picture, with daily new records in New South Wales and Queensland.

Experts are calling for more restrictions, including a national mask mandate.

Hospitalisations for serious illness remain relatively low, but swollen testing queues around the country speak to national fears over the spread of the Omicron variant.

Infectious disease expert Professor Robert Booy joined A Current Affair to talk about the road ahead.

Watch the full interview in the player above.