The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Leading immunologist Professor Luke O'Neill says scientists are monitoring the new strain "closely"

With Aotearoa New Zealand’s move into phase 3 of its response to the Omicron outbreak, new definitions and protocols for testing and isolation will mean new ways of measuring the impact of COVID-19.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NYSE:NCLH) reported fourth-quarter FY21 revenue of $487.4 million, missing the consensus of $571.85 million. Revenue increased from $9.6 million in Q4 2020 as cruise voyages continued to resume in the quarter. The total cruise operating expenses rose 246.7% Y/Y to $717.7 million. The company reported an operating loss…

After experiencing two years on the pandemic roller coaster, the spread of an even more transmissible Omicron subvariant is making some experts nervous.

Qantas' first-half loss has climbed as travel demand slumped amid COVID-19 Delta lockdowns and the subsequent spread of the Omicron variant.

As New Zealand’s Omicron outbreak accelerates, with new community infections doubling every few days, the rising number of child cases is a reminder of the challenge to protect the health and well-being of children during a public health emergency.

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Australian shares have their worst day since September 2020, plunging 3 per cent after Russian President Vladimir Putin launches an invasion of Ukraine.

Researchers using a decades-old recipe unveil the first COVID vaccine to forego patents and allow drug makers around the world to reproduce it for free, a potential game changer for countries where vaccination rates are behind target.