The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

While COVID-19 vaccines continue to be highly effective at preventing hospitalization and death, it has become clear that the protection offered by the current vaccines wanes over time. This necessitates the use of booster shots that are safe and effective in enhancing the immune response against the virus and extending…

BEIJING: China's Clover Biopharmaceuticals said on Monday a booster shot of its Covid-19 vaccine candidate significantly increased antibody response against the Omicron coronavirus variant from levels seen after two primary shots.

Current guidance means public no longer legally required to enter quarantine but doing so advisable for safety of others, particularly as cases rise

Requirement to wear coverings in certain spaces dropped as part of government’s ‘Living with Covid’ strategy but increasingly advisable as cases rise

Experts warn of fifth wave of infections as hospital admissions rise

Experts warn fifth wave of coronavirus infections underway as hospital admissions rise

Soaring cases in the ‘unexpected’ summer wave has led to fears Covid will once again heap pressure on an already-struggling NHS

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Thailand is expected to observe a clearer picture of how the highly transmissible BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of Omicron are spreading in the kingdom in the coming weeks, experts say.

A variant plan that's light on detail leaves New Zealand ill-prepared for future variants which could start spreading here before we even know they exist.

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