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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

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

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

Covid news: UK health secretary says mandatory vaccination for NHS workers ‘no longer proportionate’ – as it happened

Sajid Javid says says mandatory jabs were ‘right policy at the time’ but announces review

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Aussies stashed cash as Omicron took hold

Australians put more money in the bank as the Omicron variant made record numbers of people sick and prompted others to reconsider going out and spending.

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Will Hunter businesses benefit from NSW's Omicron support package?

The state government has announced a $1 billion support package, but many Hunter businesses will not qualify.

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Omicron seeps into WA mine sites as BHP, 29Metals workers record positive COVID tests

Dozens of workers at a BHP mine site in the Pilbara are in isolation after a colleague tests positive for COVID, as Opposition parties call for the state to reopen on March 5.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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

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.

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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

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Scientists studying Omicron Covid-19 variant believe strain 'most likely' came from mice

The dominant strain which led to restrictions this month was first reportedly seen in another animal

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Labor leads Coalition 56-44% and Morrison slumps dramatically in first 2022 Newspoll

Labor has opened a 56-44% two-party lead and Scott Morrison’s net satisfaction rating has plunged 11 points in Newspoll, after a disastrous summer in which Omicron has ripped through most of the country and deaths have spiked.

Wales Online

Scientists think they now know where Omicron variant of Covid came from

Dominant strain which led to restrictions this month was first seen in another animal

Radio France Internationale

Political parties rethink election strategies amid Omicron wave in India

With India in the grip of the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, political parties have curtailed their hectic and boisterous campaigns and have so far relied on digital campaigns to reach out to voters with a ban on physical rallies and roadshows.

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Omicron BA.2 - Everything we know about the fast-spreading 'stealth' Covid variant

A rising proportion of BA.2 cases have led to concerns the strain may be spreading even faster

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Anthony Albanese accuses Morrison government of leaving business behind during Omicron wave

Labor leader says small firms suffering from a ‘void of national leadership’ after Barnaby Joyce defends decision not to provide extra economic support

The Guardian - AU

NSW reports 52 Covid deaths in deadliest day of pandemic as ‘son of Omicron’ cases emerge

Premier Dominic Perrottet urged people to get their booster jab, expecting number of deaths to ‘remain stable’

The Times of India

Covid-19 cases in Mumbai may dip below 1,000 in a few days: BMC

MUMBAI: While state health minister Rajesh Tope on Saturday said Omicron-Covid cases in the state had dipped by almost 50% in the past fortnight, the daily tally rose by 12%. From 24,948 cases on Friday, the daily tally increased to 27,971.

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NSW records 52 COVID-19 deaths, while 2,663 people are in hospital

NSW records 52 COVID-19 deaths and 13,524 cases in the latest reporting period, while experts track the new Omicron breakaway in the state.

The Guardian - AU

NSW unveils $1bn support package for businesses hit by Omicron outbreak

State government brings in a scaled-down payment for small- and medium-sized businesses after the federal government refused to split the cost

The Guardian - AU

NT chief minister says Omicron ‘too infectious’ for lockdowns to work as nation records at least 88 Covid deaths – As it happened

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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.

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