The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2022

Omicron: what do we know about ‘stealth’ subvariant BA.2?

Omicron’s ‘close cousin’ has mutations that could alter how it behaves and has begun to surpass Covid’s most common variety in parts of Europe and Asia

The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2022

NSW government has ‘always known’ Covid deaths would rise after reopening, Perrottet says

Premier defends decision to ease restrictions just days after a NSW Health briefing note warned about the dangers of Omicron

The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2022

COVID-19 Omicron 'stealth' subvariant could become dominant in Australia, officials say

Australian health officials are waiting to see if a "subvariant" of Omicron causes more severe disease, as UK health officials report it has a "growth advantage" over other Omicron strains.

ABC News · Jan 31, 2022

WA's COVID-19 rules are changing to help combat Omicron. This is what it means for you

WA's border may not be coming down on February 5, but many new measures to help the community live with Omicron come into force today, including proof-of-vaccination and school rules.

ABC News · Jan 30, 2022

CMO says Omicron subvariant ‘not cause for concern’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2022

Sydney news: NSW government went ahead with lifting restrictions despite warning vaccines would be less effective against Omicron

MORNING BRIEFING: NSW Health officials sent a note warning of increased hospitalisations due to the Omicron variant days before the state government lifted health restrictions.

ABC News · Jan 30, 2022

What we know now about COVID immunity after infection – including Omicron and Delta variants

COVID is rampant in Australia and many parts of the world right now. Some people battling or recovering from infection may wonder if catching COVID will give them longer term immunity for when the next wave comes.

The Conversation · Jan 30, 2022

COVID-19 booster rollout in NSW aged care too slow to prevent deaths, peak body says

Australia should have been better prepared for another COVID-19 variant such as Omicron, in order to help stop the high number of deaths in New South Wales nursing homes, a peak national aged care group says.

ABC News · Jan 30, 2022

NSW government was warned Omicron could lead to more hospitalisations days before restrictions lifted

Exclusive: Briefing note from health officials raised concerns vaccines could be less effective and there would be increased risks of reinfection with new Covid variant

The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2022