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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Tackling the Omicron wave, getting future-ready

States can benefit from the use of the learnings so far as India is more likely to mirror South Africa’s trajectory

The Hindu

NSW COVID-19 hospitalisations may have plateaued but experts cautious about Omicron peak

Experts are reluctant to identify a clear trend in the Omicron wave until people return to work after holidays and rapid antigen tests are widely available.

ABC News

Health care workers are hitting a new breaking point

Even as Omicron cases begin to wane, hospitals are fielding a crush of patients amid record employee callouts.

Axios

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WHO issues grim Covid warning as 426 cases of new ‘stealth’ Omicron sub-variant found in UK

It can't be distinguished from other variants by using PCR tests

Wales Online

Israeli Health Minister Says 4th COVID Vaccine Unlikely for Most People

Israel's health minister said on Monday he did not think Israel will offer a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose to most people after the government made it available to over 60s and other high-risk groups. Israel has been administering the fourth dose to most vulnerable groups - such as the elderly,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US to begin distributing 400m free N95 masks to pharmacies and health centers

Biden administration’s latest effort to combat surge in cases caused by Omicron variant

The Guardian - US

Vaccines crucial despite potential peak

The World Health Organisation says whether or not Australia's Omicron outbreak has peaked, vaccine rates must continue to rise to prevent further transmission.

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BYO rapid antigen tests for essential visitors to enter Australian aged care facilities

Barriers to visitor access threatens residents’ ‘physical and mental and emotional wellbeing’, peak body says

The Guardian - AU

Business confidence hit by Omicron impact

Business confidence has tumbled due to the impact of the Omicron COVID-19 variant with early signs of the economy slowing at the start of the year.

AAP

New 'stealth Omicron' strain - symptoms and why it's 'under investigation'

'Stealth Omicron' is a sub-variant of Omicron that's harder to detect is being monitored by UK health chiefs.

Daily Record

Fear of COVID-19 and fear of change are dangerously intertwined for 2022

Omicron has renewed people’s fear of COVID-19, while at the same time starkly surfacing our other embedded fear — fear of change.

The Conversation

New Omicron Covid variant 'surging' across Europe and may 'evade immunity' further

The new sub-variant of the Omicron mutation, BA.2, is 'surging' across Europe at the present moment and can possibly be even easier to pass on, and harder to handle, according to health experts.

Edinburgh Live

Omicron Covid symptom that may make you feel sick, nauseous and cause vomiting

A less common symptom of Covid is feeling sick and nauseous, which can sometimes lead to vomiting.

Daily Record

Could Ireland's reopening be halted? Everything we know about the new Covid Omicron subvariant BA.2

At this point there are no plans to slow down the return to normality in Ireland, however, health officials say they will continue to monitor the situation

Irish Mirror

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Daily Record

Anas Sarwar attacks SNP 'blind spot' as Labour leader demands government focus on covid recovery

The Scottish Labour leader today outlined his party's plan to "help Scotland live well with covid" as Omicron restrictions come to an end.

Axios

Omicron outbreaks were bad for business in January

But business leaders are optimistic about longer-term prospects.

Daily Record

12 Omicron symptoms you might not realise are Covid - from fatigue to chills

The 'big three' classic coronavirus symptoms are less likely if you are infected with the Omicron strain of the virus.

Irish Mirror

Symptoms of Covid to watch out for in children as Dr Tony Holohan warns of higher risk

The news comes as the latest data shows a rise in cases in five to 12-year-olds in the first half of the month, with 15,321 children officially catching the Omicron variant, although the actual number is expected to be higher

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The Guardian - UK

Omicron pushes UK business growth to 11-month low

Hospitality, leisure and travel firms feel impact of Covid variant in January

Dublin Live

Covid-19 Ireland: New Omicron subvariant 'surging' through Europe, warns expert

An epidemiologist has warned that a new subvariant of Omicron is "surging" through Europe.

The Independent UK

Omicron drags UK economy to slowest growth in 11 months

The IHS Markit/CIPS flash UK composite PMI report came in at 53.4 for January so far.

Los Angeles Times

Bound for the Bay Area? Here are 10 tips to know before you go

Can we agree that California isn't going back to normal anytime soon? Omicron won't let us.

Evening Standard

Bank note printer De La Rue sinks after Omicron profit warning

Banknote maker De La Rue has lost over a quarter of its value after a Covid-related profit warning.

The Independent UK

‘Stealth Omicron’: Everything we know about new ‘under investigation’ Covid-19 strain BA.2

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

Irish Mirror

Expert warns of new Omicron subvariant that 'could evade immunity' after cases 'surge'

The mutation of Omicron BA.1, known as BA.2, was classified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) as under investigation. Still, as of January 10, just 53 sequences of the new variant were identified in samples

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