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South Africa has entered a new phase of the COVID pandemic: what that means

Confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 have been increasing in South Africa in recent weeks. This has been largely driven by two offspring – known as the BA.4 and BA.5 sub-lineages – of the Omicron variant first identified in South Africa late last year.

The Conversation

Japan's economy shrinks amid Covid-19 curbs and rising prices

Japan's GDP fell at an annualised rate of 1 percent in the first three months of this year as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus hampered consumer spending. Rising commodity prices also weighed on businesses in the world's third-largest economy. Plus, as unemployment remains stable in France at 7.3 percent,…

France 24

Nine Omicron symptoms affecting fully vaccinated — and two early signs you might have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of Omicron, experts say

The Independent UK

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What is Omicron XE? Symptoms of the new Covid variant found in UK

XE combines genetic characteristic of the Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 variants, in what is known as a “recombinant”

The Independent UK

Kim Slams Negligent Officials over NKorea Covid Outbreak

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the negligence and laziness of state officials worsened the country's Covid outbreak, state media reported Wednesday, as the number of known cases crossed 1.7 million. The nuclear-armed country reported its first coronavirus cases last week, and the Omicron variant-fueled outbreak has since ballooned…

Asharq Al-Awsat

AstraZeneca In-Licenses New Suite Of COVID-19 Antibody Candidate(s)

AstraZeneca plc (NASDAQ:AZN) moved to bolster its COVID-19 portfolio of antibodies with a $157 million licensing deal for experimental therapies developed by newly-launched UK-based biotech, RQ Biotechnology Ltd. In addition to the initial sum, AstraZeneca will pay possible royalty payments as part of the exclusive license to develop pre-clinical COVID antibodies engineered by RQ…

Benzinga

FDA May Authorize Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 Booster For 5-11 Year Kids Soon: NYT

The FDA is expected to authorize a booster shot of Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) / BioNTech SE's (NASDAQ:BNTX) COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 probably by today, the New York Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The companies submitted an application to the FDA for authorization last month. They have cited data from…

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JD.com Stock Surges As China's Covid-Lockdown Pumps Online Sales, Earnings Growth

"We are actively leveraging our core competences to support local communities and enterprises in regions affected by the latest Omicron outbreak," said CEO Lei Xu.

The Street

Factbox-COVID-hit Chinese cities seek exit from painful lockdown

Plans by COVID-hit Chinese cities to exit or avoid lockdown are more fraught and uncertain than ever as the pursuit of zero cases grows more prolonged, taxing and complex, with the highly infectious Omicron variant demanding quicker and tougher steps.

Reuters

Nine Omicron symptoms affecting fully vaccinated — and two early signs you might have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of Omicron, experts say

The Independent UK

What is Omicron XE? Symptoms of the new Covid variant found in UK

XE combines genetic characteristic of the Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 variants, in what is known as a “recombinant”

The Independent UK

Shanghai Says 'Zero-Covid' Achieved but Millions Still in Lockdown

Shanghai on Tuesday declared it had achieved "zero-Covid" across all its districts, sparking derision on social media as millions in China's biggest city remained under lockdown. Confronted with its worst outbreak since the beginning of the pandemic, China -- the last major economy still closed off to the world --…

Asharq Al-Awsat

LA coronavirus hospitalizations start rising again; officials urge mask-wearing

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County's coronavirus-positive hospitalizations are rising again, causing health officials to urge residents to put masks back on if they have stopped doing so.

Los Angeles Times

Got COVID again? Your symptoms may be milder, but this won’t always be the case

How sick will you get the second time? While COVID symptoms are likely to be less severe, in some cases they can be worse. Here's what we know so far.

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The Conversation

Got COVID again? Your symptoms may be milder, but this won't always be the case

So, you’re starting to feel unwell. Your throat hurts, your head aches, you feel tired and you’ve developed a cough.

Benzinga

Ryanair FY22 Loss Narrows, Expects To Return To Profitability In FY23

Ryanair Holdings plc (NASDAQ:RYAAY) reported FY22 revenue growth of 193% year-over-year to €4.8 billion. The company reported an FY22 net loss of €(355) million, compared to a €(1.05) billion loss a year ago. Scheduled revenues were up 156% Y/Y, reflecting a rise in traffic from 27.5 million customers to 97.1 million. Ancillary…

Los Angeles Times

With COVID cases rising, how close is California to new mask rules, restrictions?

SAN FRANCISCO — With coronavirus cases continuing to rise in some parts of California, the big question is when some local governments may decide a wave is big enough to intervene with new rules.

Daily Mirror

Omicron symptoms: Nine signs you might be infected - even if fully vaccinated

A new Norwegian study has found the Omicron symptoms you should watch out for - including unusual signs that you may not associate with having contracted Covid-19

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The Conversation

Just how accurate are rapid antigen tests? Two testing experts explain the latest data

As of May 2022, the U.S. is experiencing another uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases. High rates of infection in Europe and Asia, along with the continued emergence of new sub-variants, such as omicron BA.4 and BA.5, raise concerns that another surge could be on the way.

The Guardian - US

We need a definitive exit from our Covid-19 pandemic. Here’s the roadmap

Nasal or oral coronavirus vaccines, more and better drugs, and a variant-proof vaccine could catalyze a clear way out

The Independent UK

Nine Omicron symptoms affecting fully vaccinated — and two early signs you might have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of Omicron, experts say

The Independent UK

What is Omicron XE? Symptoms of the new Covid variant found in UK

XE combines genetic characteristic of the Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 variants, in what is known as a “recombinant”

The Hindu

As COVID mutations continue, CCMB chief sounds caution

‘Must watch out for disease severity in terms of hospitalisations, mortality rate’

Bangkok Post

Omicron infection turbo-charges vaccinated people’s immunity: study

People who are vaccinated and then get infected with Omicron may be primed to overcome a broad range of coronavirus variants, early research suggests.

Asharq Al-Awsat

N Korea Reports 15 More 'Fever' Deaths amid Covid Outbreak

North Korea on Sunday reported 15 additional deaths from "fever", days after officially confirming its first-ever Covid-19 cases and ordering nationwide lockdowns. The outbreak, which leader Kim Jong Un has said is causing "great upheaval", leaves a country with one of the world's worst healthcare systems on the edge of…

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