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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Danish data offers hope the COVID-19 pandemic is ending, but experts warn it's not quite over yet

An economist who has been analysing COVID-19 statistics since the start of the pandemic believes the latest Omicron strain may mark its end in highly vaccinated countries, but local epidemiologists warn COVID-19 could still have some nasty surprises.

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Liberals defend economy despite dent in conditions from Omicron

The federal government has boasted the economy has never been better following new data showing a dip in conditions due to Omicron disruptions.

The Canberra Times

Australian childcare 'in crisis', as new figures show 11 per cent need special federal government waiver to legally operate

Australia's childcare sector is emerging from the Omicron wave in "crisis", with more than one in 10 centres needing a government waiver to legally operate because they do not have enough workers.

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Omicron 'acts differently' in kids and there's key sign to watch out, claims expert

Paediatrician and childhood infectious diseases expert, Dr Andrew Pavia, says the Omicron variant "acts differently" in child patients when compared with their adult counterparts

Daily Mirror

Covid visiting restrictions eased at Northumbria hospitals

Hospital bosses in Northumberland and North Tyneside have announced a reduction in the visiting restrictions brought in due to Omicron.

Chronicle Live

Omicron to slam a health system at 'breaking point'

New Zealand's health system is already stretched to its limits and Omicron could tip it over the edge. What does a health system under pressure mean for everyday New Zealanders?

Newsroom.co.nz

Nicola Sturgeon: Scotland is ‘through the worst’ of Omicron wave

Giving her regular update to Holyrood, the First Minister said the situation was ‘much more positive’ that it had been at the start of the year.

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Fact check: is aged care coping ‘extremely well’ with Omicron as Morrison government claims?

Experts respond to Coalition frontbenchers’ comments on the Covid death toll and booster rollout in nursing homes

The Guardian - AU

California will lift mask mandate for vaccinated residents in indoor public places next week

SAN FRANCISCO — With the omicron coronavirus surge rapidly receding, California will lift its universal mask mandate for indoor public places next week, state officials announced Monday.

Los Angeles Times

Will I need a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine? Experts weigh in on who will need a further booster shot

In the face of the Omicron variant, millions of Australians have already received booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines. But questions about whether a further booster is necessary, and how a universal vaccine may alter the status quo, remain.

ABC News

What's the difference in protection against Omicron between 2 doses and 3 doses of vaccine?

Australian Health Minister Greg Hunt said last week he expects the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) to change the definition of “fully vaccinated” to three doses instead of two.

The Conversation

Business upbeat, consumers fret over rates

Business confidence rebounded in January as the Omicron variant peaked, but the mood among consumers has been jarred by the risk of an interest rate rise.

AAP

Everything you need to know about WA's rules on COVID-19 close contacts, isolation and testing

New rules for close contacts and isolation in WA are in place from today, as the state tries to limit the spread of Omicron while keeping the economy going. Here's everything you need to know.

ABC News

Omicron increase dwarfed by booster push

25,000 booster doses were dished out on Waitangi Day, bringing boosted numbers up to above half of the eligible population.

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Market Wrap: The continued impact of Omicron brings further volatility to markets this week

The arrival of Delta and then Omicron brings earnings risk this season for companies with a domestic focus and are likely to extend further into February.

Evening Standard

Sajid Javid warns NHS Covid backlog ‘will continue to rise’

Plans to tackle the NHS backlog had been due to be published in December but had been put on hold due to Omicron

Al Jazeera

Is the Omicron subvariant BA.2 more transmissable?

And could it prolong the Omicron wave of the COVID pandemic?

The Guardian - UK

Sajid Javid denies row with Treasury behind NHS backlog plan delay

Health secretary blames impact of Omicron for delay, which health leaders say could exacerbate England’s waiting list crisis

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Covid news - live: NHS executive warns against ‘tough targets’ as backlog plans ‘delayed by Omicron’

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The Canadian Press

Ontario taking cautious approach to LTC restrictions as COVID trends improve

TORONTO — Ontario's long-term care minister says the province wants to take a cautious approach to easing pandemic restrictions for the sector, while stressing that the COVID-19 situation is improving.

ABC News

Mark McGowan says WA COVID spread means new quarantine rules will kick in Tuesday

WA Premier Mark McGowan announces new definitions and protocols for close contacts of COVID cases in Western Australia will kick in on Tuesday as Omicron continues to spread through the community.

The Guardian - AU

Covid news: Anti-vax mob targets UK opposition leader; Sweden eases travel curbs – as it happened

Police rescue Keir Starmer from protesters; Sweden move comes as country plans to remove Omicron restrictions on Wednesday

The Conversation

Fresh research says Omicron lasts much longer on surfaces than other variants – but disinfecting still works

One of the many challenges over the course of the past two years has been in understanding the importance of the different routes of transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID. Understanding the role of the different infection pathways plays a vital role in prioritising what we should be…

ABC News

Australian Defence Force to be sent into aged care facilities to ease staffing pressures

As the aged care sector battles a deadly Omicron wave and severe staff shortages, the government says it will send up to 1,7000 Defence Force personnel to help.

AAP

Dip in SA cases 'shows strategy working'

The easing of restrictions in South Australia should not spark a fresh Omicron wave, new modelling indicates as the state records 1147 cases and five deaths.

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