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In Italy, COVID wards filled with unvaccinated elderly people as Omicron swept nation

As the Omicron variant swept Italy late last year, it was unvaccinated elderly people and those who had not had a booster dose four or more months after their initial shots who were most likely to go to hospital or die from COVID-19, according to data and doctors.

Reuters

Morocco prepares to end its flight ban in February for first time in three months

Morocco is set to end its flight ban in February after it closed off its borders last year amidst fears over the Omicron variant

Daily Mirror

Hong Kong's best-known travel agency folds after 50 years

HONG KONG: One of Hong Kong's best-known tour operators has decided to wind up after 50 years of business and amid the worsening Omicron outbreak, with an industry leader expecting the travel sector's woes to continue for the rest of 2022 at least.

Bangkok Post

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Everything Mark Drakeford said about Covid rules in Wales as he was interviewed this morning

He described Friday's easing of Covid rules as a 'good day' for the country

Wales Online

Edinburgh bus services issues timetable update after festive staff shortage

Transport operator Lothian had been forced to scale back its route and service offering during the festive period amid staff shortages caused by the omicron wave but has announced the restoration of normal service from Monday

Edinburgh Live

How long is Omicron’s incubation period? How it differs from Delta and other Covid variants

New strain thought to develop in sufferers at faster pace than original coronavirus

The Independent UK

It’s never safe to let our guard down any time over Omicron, says expert

This variant will not be the last, warns Giridhar R. Babu of Public Health Foundation of India

The Hindu

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Will the UK go into another lockdown in 2022?

Omicron variant of coronavirus led to huge spike in cases over New Year but has since subsided, prompting Boris Johnson to drop social restrictions

The Independent UK

BA.2 variant: Everything we know about the new ‘stealth Omicron’ Covid strain

It’s harder to detect than original Omicron and may be even faster at spreading but, say scientists, is probably no more dangerous

The Independent UK

Covid restrictions on social distancing and face masks change in Scotland from today

Nicola Sturgeon made the announcement on Tuesday as new cases of the Omicron variant begin to drop all across Scotland but the latest data shows Edinburgh has the most new infections in the country

Edinburgh Live

The Omicron BA.2 COVID variant is in Australia. This is what we know

The BA.2 subvariant, which some have nicknamed the "stealth" variant, is growing faster than the original Omicron in some places. Here's what we know.

ABC News

Finance Ministry keeps 2022 GDP outlook despite Omicron

The Finance Ministry on Friday maintained its 2022 economic growth forecast at 4.0%, driven by a recovery in domestic spending and tourism, with Covid-19 outbreaks driven by the Omicron variant yet to have a significant impact.

Bangkok Post

No change in ICC women's World Cup schedule or venues despite COVID surge: CEO Andrea Nelson

DUBAI: The ICC women's ODI World Cup CEO Andrea Nelson on Friday asserted that there will be no change in the number of venues or scheduling of the event despite the recent spread of the COVID-19's Omicron variant in host country New Zealand.

The Times of India

UK reports 89,176 new cases and 277 deaths – as it happened

UK cases and deaths fall day-on-day; Hong Kong government to compensate pet shops affected by culling of hamsters for Covid reasons

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Locking down homes, Hong Kong takes COVID lesson from Beijing

Residents in the city prevented from leaving apartments as authorities race to halt spread of Omicron.

The Guardian - AU

Australia records deadliest day of Covid pandemic as 35 cases of BA.2 Omicron variant detected

Australian pathologists are closely monitoring the spread of BA.2 subvariant as 98 coronavirus deaths recorded

ABC News

WA border reopening delay delivers little health benefit, UWA infectious disease modeller suggests

Independent Omicron modelling from UWA indicates that despite the state's delayed opening, it will be hard to achieve a higher level of immunity in WA than what was in place on February 5.

The Guardian - AU

Confident, optimistic, anxious: New Zealand readers tell us how they feel about Omicron

Kiwis are experiencing a range of emotions over the expected surge in Covid cases, from resignation to relief, trepidation to fear

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Al Jazeera

As Omicron pushes the West to reopen, Asia hunkers down

The variant is sharpening an East-West divide on the balance between public health, the economy and basic freedoms.

The New Daily

Optimism for battered hospital system, despite Australia’s deadliest day

State health authorities are hopeful relief is looming for hospitals battered by Australia's deadly Omicron outbreak, with signs it is beginning to ease.

AAP

International tourists back by Easter: PM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said international tourists could be allowed to return to Australia before Easter, once Omicron cases drop.

The Guardian - AU

Aged care executive condemns Scott Morrison’s strategy of ‘pushing through’ Covid crisis

Omicron has magnified systemic flaws with staff ‘exhausted’ and residents ‘endlessly’ isolated, Baptistcare chief executive says

The Guardian - US

Apple beats estimates with all time record revenue

Apple surpasses analysts’ predictions with 11% higher revenues compared with last year despite supply chain issues and Omicron surge

ABC News

New COVID-19 close contact and isolation rules to be unveiled by WA Premier Mark McGowan

New definitions and protocols around close contacts and isolation requirements are set to be announced by the Premier as businesses struggle to operate while WA comes to grips with Omicron in the community.

The Guardian - AU

At least 98 deaths on nation’s deadliest day – as it happened

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