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Professor Luke O'Neill says Covid-19 pandemic is 'effectively coming to an end' in Ireland

The immunologist said Covid-19 is effectively turning into the flu and Omicron has caused 50% less hospitalisations than Delta

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Mark McGowan announces delay to WA border opening amid fears Omicron will 'cripple' state

Premier Mark McGowan's decision to delay the WA border reopening has drawn mixed reactions, with businesses describing it as "devastating", while the WA boss of the AMA says it will give hospitals time to prepare for Omicron.

ABC News

‘Cost of living rising for two-thirds of UK adults’

ONS data also shows the highest proportion of firms reporting falling turnover since the height of the first lockdown as Omicron hit hard.

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United Airlines Stock Slides After Q4 Earnings As Omicron Delays Demand Recovery

United Airlines said Omicron concerns will likely hit near-term demand, but the carrier sees a firmer rebound into the second half of the year.

The Street

Tech Leads Rebound, China Cuts Rates, Netflix, United Airlines and AMD - 5 Things You Must Know

Stocks futures bounce after tech falls into correction territory; China makes its second rate cut of the week as the PBOC is urged to 'hurry up' and support growth; United Airlines posts a narrower Q4 loss, but says Omicron will delay its near-term recovery; Netflix posts after-the-bell earnings with subscriber…

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Top three 'classic' Covid symptoms change with Omicron as 'virus evolves'

One classic Covid symptom has dropped out of the top 10 symptoms, says the ZOE Covid Study app.

Daily Record

Paris Fashion Week Gets Back on the Catwalk after Almost Two Years Online

The city may still be deep in the throes of the Omicron surge and adapting to the latest Covid restrictions, but Paris Fashion Week will nevertheless launch Tuesday. The industry is determined to get back on the catwalks after nearly two years during which most brands were forced to retreat…

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Grattan on Friday: Scott Morrison's ministerial team looks far from match-fit

It sounded a touch desperate – Prime Minister Scott Morrison imploring backpackers to “come on down” to Australia, as the Omicron crisis escalated.

The Conversation

Omicron pushes COVID deaths toward 2,000 per day

Omicron's death toll is rising as cases decline on the East Coast.

Axios

Taiwan to mandate COVID vaccination proof for entertainment venues

Taiwan will mandate the use of passes that provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry into entertainment venues, the government said on Thursday, as it seeks to reduce infection risks while tackling a small rise in domestic Omicron cases.

Reuters

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

Some provinces see signs of COVID-19 situation improving; others less positive

Some provinces were pointing to glimmers of improvement Thursday in the Omicron-stoked fifth wave of the pandemic, but the outlook was not as positive in others.

The Canadian Press

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

Thai GDP expected to grow 3.5%-4.5% in 2022 despite Omicron - FinMin

The economy is still expected to grow 3.5%-4.5% this year driven by fiscal policy, exports and investment, despite an outbreak of the Omicron coronavirus variant remaining a challenge, the finance minister said on Thursday.

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The Independent UK

When can I get my Covid booster jab? Everything you need to know

Spread of Omicron variant of coronavirus introduces fresh note of urgency to top-up vaccination drive

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Ministers to consider reducing use of Covid certification in Northern Ireland

Restrictions introduced in late December in response to the emergence of the Omicron variant are also set to be lifted.

Manchester Evening News

Primark to cut 400 shop floor jobs across UK stores amid major restructuring plans

It comes as Primark's Owner, Associated British Foods revealed a hit to trading as Omicron kept shoppers away

The Guardian - UK

UK households hit by rising cost of living; Omicron lifts US jobless claims to three-month high – as it happened

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The Independent UK

Primark set to axe around 400 jobs in UK store management overhaul

The fast fashion chain has launched a consultation with staff as part of plans to simplify its UK retail management structure.

Wales Online

Primark owner announces 400 jobs to be cut across UK stores

A restructure is planned to offset costs of the pandemic

Evening Standard

Two thirds of Covid patients in London NHS trust admitted for another reason

Up to two-thirds of Covid patients at one of the country’s biggest NHS trusts during the Omicron wave were admitted for reasons other than the virus, it has emerged.

The Guardian - AU

As Omicron rages around the world, Ardern deploys an old tactic - delay

Jacinda Ardern says Omicron is ‘knocking at our door’ as the prime minister faces criticism over gaps in preparations for a Covid wave

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s unemployment rate drops to lowest point in more than 13 years

Economy adds 64,800 jobs in December, but ABS survey period did not include economic disruption caused by Omicron wave

The Guardian - UK

France to ease restrictions; Austrian parliament approves mandatory vaccination – as it happened

French PM says from February work from home guidance will be changed and nightclubs reopen; Austria will have Europe’s first universal jabs mandate

The Street

United Airlines Delays Adding Flights as Omicron Crimps Travel

Airline tops revenue estimates and posts narrower-than-expected fourth-quarter loss.

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