The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

NSW unveils $1bn support package for Omicron-hit businesses as Treasurer takes swipe at Commonwealth

The state government announces support payments and rent relief for businesses hit by the latest COVID-19 outbreak as Treasurer Matt Kean calls on the federal government to step up instead of stepping aside.

ABC News · Jan 29, 2022

‘Stranded’: horror month for Australian homelessness services as Omicron ravages sector

Amid staff shortages and rapid test requirements services say they feel frustrated by lack of government support

The Guardian - AU · Jan 29, 2022

Turkey Logs Record 94,783 COVID-19 Cases

Turkey has recorded 94,783 new COVID-19 cases in the space of 24 hours, its highest daily figure of the pandemic, health ministry data showed on Saturday, but Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said the worst of the pandemic was over. Daily cases have surged to record levels in recent weeks with…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 29, 2022

New Stealth Omicron variant BA.2 is 1.5 times more infectious than Omicron

Known as the BA.2 strain, the variant is said to spread faster than the original and is thought to have been identified more than 420 times in the UK since November, with cases multiplying in some parts of Europe and India

Daily Mirror · Jan 29, 2022

Mark Drakeford wrote to Boris Johnson in furlough plea before Covid restrictions decision in Wales

The information was revealed from the cabinet meeting where it was decided to introduce new restrictions in Wales after Christmas

Birmingham Post · Jan 29, 2022

'Stealth' Omicron cases top 1,000 in England - who is getting it and where the hotspots are

New variant may be even more contagious than the earlier one

Wales Online · Jan 29, 2022

Change of symptoms between 'old Covid' and Omicron strain now becomes clear

Sore throat was more likely to be reported by cases with the new coronavirus mutation

Wales Online · Jan 29, 2022

Alaska’s COVID-19 case rate is again the highest in the nation as hospitalizations tick up

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska reported rising virus hospitalization numbers Friday and the highest case rate in the nation as the omicron variant continues to snarl staffing at health care facilities that have had to adapt to the ups and downs of the pandemic.

Tribune News Service · Jan 29, 2022

Vic detects 'handful' son of Omicron cases

Victoria's COVID-19 Commander Jeroen Weimar says a "handful" of Omicron sub-variant cases have been detected in the state.

AAP · Jan 28, 2022

Fed signals send shares on a bumpy ride

Recap: Global markets were mixed yesterday after being whipsawed throughout the week as investors reacted to Federal Reserve signals pointing to aggressive monetary tightening, while US GDP data showed surprisingly strong growth in the fourth quarter despite the spread of Omicron.

Bangkok Post · Jan 28, 2022