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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Luke O'Neill warns of another Covid surge within months as new Omicron XE may be 'more infectious'

He said that hopefully new vaccines and ventilation technology could help Ireland prepare for the surge

Irish Mirror

What's the new Omicron XE variant and should I be worried?

It seems every few weeks we hear about a new COVID variant, and it’s hard to know how concerned we ought to be.

The Conversation

No sign yet of sub-variants

Two new Omicron sub-variants, BA.4 and BA.5, still have not been detected in Thailand, Ramathibodi Hospital's Centre for Medical Genomics (CMG) says.

Bangkok Post

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‘Every day feels unsettled’: Why educators are burnt out these days

Looking ahead, educators wonder how schools will cope as the pandemic winds down and beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why do some people not catch COVID? What do we know about long COVID? Here are some of your common questions answered

ABC News

Delta posts $940 million Q1 loss, but sees strong recovery underway

Delta Air Lines posted a $940 million net loss for the first quarter of the year, battered by the omicron surge and higher fuel costs.

Tribune News Service

Everything we know about four new Covid variants identified in the UK

Several new variants are being closely monitored in the UK

Bristol Post

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UK inflation: Government urged to help businesses amid cost of living crisis

Inflation hit a 30-year high in March, driven by rising petrol prices and the surging cost of energy

Birmingham Post

Bed Bath & Beyond Shares Plunge On Q4 Earnings Miss

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc (NASDAQ:BBBY) reported a fourth-quarter FY21 sales decline of 22% year-on-year to $2.05 billion, missing the consensus of $2.08 billion. Adjusted core sales fell 14%, and the adjusted comparable sales declined 12%. Adjusted gross margin contracted 400 basis points to 28.8%. Adjusted EBITDA loss was $(30) million, with the…

Benzinga

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

637 cases of the new variant have been detected in England

The Independent UK

WA eases COVID-19 rules but masks remain

Western Australia will move to the national definition for COVID-19 close contacts but proof of vaccination and mask-wearing mandates will remain in place.

Crikey

Continuing to monitor 'several descendent lineages' of Omicron variant: WHO

WHO said that it is working with scientists to further assess the characteristics of these lineages and their public health implications.

The Hindu

Governing in a pandemic and without a coalition partner

Grant Robertson spoke to political editor @jo_moir about life without coalition buddies and Labour's governing majority hamstrung by covid.

Newsroom.co.nz

No need to panic about XE variant, says Health Minister

Mandaviya says National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation will decide on time gap for third dose

The Hindu

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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

New Omicron variants explained: Everything we know after Covid cases found in UK

Cases of BA.4 have been found in the UK, while BA.5 cases have been reported in both South Africa and Botswana

The Guardian - AU

AMA Victoria predicts further elective surgery waitlist blow out as Covid cases set to increase

Calls for Victorian government to release latest figures, blaming lack of investment, not just pandemic, for elective surgery delays

The Guardian - UK

Covid threat being ignored in England for ideological reasons, say NHS leaders

NHS Confederation calls for ‘living with Covid’ plans to be reconsidered as health system struggles

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The Independent UK

What is Stealth Omicron? Symptoms of the Covid variant responsible for 93.7% of cases in England

Sub-lineage more transmissable than parent and already England’s dominant strain, study warns

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 Conversation

Should we worry about the XE variant? Maybe not yet, but 'hybrids' will become more frequent as COVID evolves

A new hybrid COVID-19 variant dubbed XE has sparked fresh concerns recently.

Bangkok Post

An economic splash of cold water

The Songkran celebrations not only mark the Thai New Year, but also may help determine the economic health of the country this year amid a prolonged global oil price hike and new fears about an Omicron infection surge.

The Guardian - AU

How are Australians feeling after more than two years of Covid? Exhausted, mostly

We are trying to get back to normal life but the pandemic and its dislocating effects have not disappeared, experts say

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: autism charity chief has links to anti-vaccine movement

Group received lottery funds while promoting unproven treatments

The Independent UK

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

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