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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Australia records deadliest day of Covid pandemic as 35 cases of BA.2 Omicron variant detected

Australian pathologists are closely monitoring the spread of BA.2 subvariant as 98 coronavirus deaths recorded

The Guardian - AU

WA border reopening delay delivers little health benefit, UWA infectious disease modeller suggests

Independent Omicron modelling from UWA indicates that despite the state's delayed opening, it will be hard to achieve a higher level of immunity in WA than what was in place on February 5.

ABC News

Confident, optimistic, anxious: New Zealand readers tell us how they feel about Omicron

Kiwis are experiencing a range of emotions over the expected surge in Covid cases, from resignation to relief, trepidation to fear

The Guardian - AU

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As Omicron pushes the West to reopen, Asia hunkers down

The variant is sharpening an East-West divide on the balance between public health, the economy and basic freedoms.

Al Jazeera

Optimism for battered hospital system, despite Australia’s deadliest day

State health authorities are hopeful relief is looming for hospitals battered by Australia's deadly Omicron outbreak, with signs it is beginning to ease.

The New Daily

International tourists back by Easter: PM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said international tourists could be allowed to return to Australia before Easter, once Omicron cases drop.

AAP

Aged care executive condemns Scott Morrison’s strategy of ‘pushing through’ Covid crisis

Omicron has magnified systemic flaws with staff ‘exhausted’ and residents ‘endlessly’ isolated, Baptistcare chief executive says

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Apple beats estimates with all time record revenue

Apple surpasses analysts’ predictions with 11% higher revenues compared with last year despite supply chain issues and Omicron surge

The Guardian - US

New COVID-19 close contact and isolation rules to be unveiled by WA Premier Mark McGowan

New definitions and protocols around close contacts and isolation requirements are set to be announced by the Premier as businesses struggle to operate while WA comes to grips with Omicron in the community.

ABC News

At least 98 deaths on nation’s deadliest day – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

What approach should we adopt to treat Omicron?

If symptoms settle down within four days, there is no need for aggressive treatment

The Hindu

Letters to the Editor — January 28, 2022

Third waveThe Omicron variant of COVID-19 may be relatively less fatal than the Delta variant. And, on account of this, hospitalisation may be less (Page 1, January 27). However, the gaps in our med

The Hindu

Covid boosters raise protection against death from Omicron to 95% among 50-plus, UKHSA says

Covid boosters increase protection against death from the Omicron variant to 95% in people aged 50 and over, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Stormont’s hospitality support scheme extended to cover hotels

The scheme was originally launched in December after a series of Covid-19 curbs were introduced in response to the emergence of the Omicron variant.

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Evening Standard

Talking Point: Is a free bacon sandwich enough to convince you to return to the office?

The offer of a free bacon sandwich has been hung over commuters in an effort to entice people back to the office as struggling rail companies deal with lower passenger numbers due to Omicron. Industry body Rail Delivery Group is offering the incentives which also include free audiobooks, access to…

The Hindu

185 new Omicron cases reported in Karnataka

COVID-19 cases continue to dip in Bengaluru

The Guardian - AU

‘Pushed to the edge’: Australian aged care providers facing dire staff shortages, unions say

Restrictions on visitors and shortages of rapid tests place heavy emotional load on overworked staff

The Guardian - AU

Only one approved rapid test in Australia explicitly states it detects Omicron

Regulator and manufacturers currently reviewing all tests to determine their effectiveness at detecting latest Covid variant

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Evening Standard

UK records another 96,871 Covid cases and 338 deaths as infections leap among young children

Cases are now most prevalent among 5-9-year-olds as boosters shown to provide 95% protection against death with Omicron in over-50s

Newsroom.co.nz

Waste company cleans up its Omicron contact mess

Waste Management admits to a 'communications breakdown' before eventually sending a staff member home to isolate.

Al Jazeera

US economy grew 6.9% in Q4 but headwinds are gathering

A build-up of inventories helped drive stronger-than-expected US economic growth in the final three months of 2021.

The Independent UK

Europe Covid rules: What are the latest restrictions in France, Denmark and the Netherlands?

Several Omicron-hit countries are easing their domestic Covid rules over the next month

Benzinga

JetBlue Stock Gains Post Q4 Results, Hopes On Sequential Month-On-Month Improvement

JetBlue Airways Corp (NASDAQ:JBLU) reported a fourth-quarter FY21 adjusted loss per share of $(0.36) compared to adjusted EPS of $0.56 in 4Q19, beating the consensus of $(0.38). Capacity declined by 5.4% year over two, in line with its planning assumption of a 4%-7% decline year over two. Operating revenue declined 9.7% compared to…

Birmingham Post

EasyJet reports Omicron hit and rising demand as Covid restrictions ease

The airline is set to begin its largest operations from Bristol Airport from the summer

Evening Standard

Omicron on the rise as experts warn new BA.2 strain growing

Omicron cases in London have begun to rise as experts fear the new BA.2 strain is beginning to take hold.

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