The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Two lesser known Omicron symptoms to be aware of as 'stealth' variant on the rise

With infection rates of the ‘stealth’ Omicron Covid variant on the rise in the UK, we take a look at two lesser known symptoms, as well as the classic signs you should look out for

Daily Mirror · Jan 28, 2022

War room activities to be made more effective: Minister

To control spread of Omicron variant of COVID-19

The Hindu · Jan 28, 2022

In Italy, COVID wards filled with unvaccinated elderly people as Omicron swept nation

As the Omicron variant swept Italy late last year, it was unvaccinated elderly people and those who had not had a booster dose four or more months after their initial shots who were most likely to go to hospital or die from COVID-19, according to data and doctors.

Reuters · Jan 28, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022

It’s never safe to let our guard down any time over Omicron, says expert

This variant will not be the last, warns Giridhar R. Babu of Public Health Foundation of India

The Hindu · Jan 28, 2022

Will the UK go into another lockdown in 2022?

Omicron variant of coronavirus led to huge spike in cases over New Year but has since subsided, prompting Boris Johnson to drop social restrictions

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022

BA.2 variant: Everything we know about the new ‘stealth Omicron’ Covid strain

It’s harder to detect than original Omicron and may be even faster at spreading but, say scientists, is probably no more dangerous

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022

Covid restrictions on social distancing and face masks change in Scotland from today

Nicola Sturgeon made the announcement on Tuesday as new cases of the Omicron variant begin to drop all across Scotland but the latest data shows Edinburgh has the most new infections in the country

Edinburgh Live · Jan 28, 2022

The Omicron BA.2 COVID variant is in Australia. This is what we know

The BA.2 subvariant, which some have nicknamed the "stealth" variant, is growing faster than the original Omicron in some places. Here's what we know.

ABC News · Jan 28, 2022

Finance Ministry keeps 2022 GDP outlook despite Omicron

The Finance Ministry on Friday maintained its 2022 economic growth forecast at 4.0%, driven by a recovery in domestic spending and tourism, with Covid-19 outbreaks driven by the Omicron variant yet to have a significant impact.

Bangkok Post · Jan 28, 2022