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Rise in Covid-19 cases in children in Newcastle and Gateshead is 'something we'll need to watch'

The Omicron Covid-19 wave isn't over, with a return to school seeing a rise in positive cases among children - especially of primary school age.

Chronicle Live

WA records 10 new COVID-19 cases, but testing numbers plunge on Australia Day public holiday

Western Australia's records 10 new coronavirus cases as Omicron continues to spread, and the Premier announces new mask mandates for the Wheatbelt and the Great Southern.

ABC News

Moderna begins trial of Omicron-specific vaccine booster

Washington (AFP) - US biotech company Moderna announced on Wednesday that it has begun clinical trials of a booster dose of vaccine designed specifically to combat the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

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The new normal: New Zealand braces for shift from Covid zero to Covid acceptance

The nation accepts a big psychological change, one expert says, as people prepare for more cases than they have ever seen before

The Guardian - AU

California exceeds 8 million coronavirus cases, adding 2.5 million since New Year’s

LOS ANGELES — California has now surpassed 8 million cumulative coronavirus cases since the beginning of the pandemic, the end result of weeks of unprecedented spread fueled by the highly infectious omicron variant.

Los Angeles Times

Omicron Weighs On Edwards Lifesciences In The Fourth Quarter — So, What's Next?

The omicron variant weighed on Edwards in late 2021, leading to a fourth-quarter miss and pushing EW stock into a dive Thursday.

Investors Business Daily

No decision on ‘fully vaccinated’ definition as at least 72 Covid deaths recorded – as it happened

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Queensland's COVID-19 Omicron wave could have been 'a much worse situation', infectious diseases expert says

As Queensland braces to hit the peak of its current COVID-19 Omicron wave within the week, health officials are reassuring residents that hospital systems will cope with the influx of new cases.

ABC News

COVID cases in Americas hit highest level on record: PAHO

Health systems across the region are feeling the strain of a rapid rise in cases and hospitalisations linked to Omicron.

Al Jazeera

How accurate is your RAT? 3 scenarios show it's about more than looking for lines

As Omicron surges through the community, getting the right answer from a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) is not as straightforward as reading one or two lines off the kit.

The Conversation

Victoria's Omicron COVID-19 wave looks to have peaked, but what happens next?

Victoria's COVID-19 rollercoaster looks to be in a welcome descent, but experts are warning the end of summer holidays is likely to lead to another uptick in cases.

ABC News

Every Plan B covid rule set to expire tomorrow in England

Plan B was introduced to curb the spread of Omicron in England but the measures come to an end on January 27

Liverpool Echo

Omicron-hit may escape reinfection with Delta variant

ICMR conducted a study on 39 individuals, of which 25 had taken both the doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, eight people had taken double dose of Pfizer jab, while six were unvaccinated.

The Hindu

Future of transit at stake, big-city mayors say in plea for federal funds

OTTAWA — Canada's big-city mayors are calling for the federal government's help to make up huge shortfalls in transit revenue that threaten to derail the nation's transit systems.

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The Omicron Variant Has Ravaged Texas Schools

The newest COVID-19 variant has wreaked havoc on public schools in the state, forcing closures as districts scramble for adequate staff.

AFP

Bank of Canada keeps benchmark rate unchanged despite inflation

Montreal (AFP) - The Bank of Canada said Wednesday it is keeping its benchmark overnight lending rate unchanged at 0.25 percent despite inflationary pressures, citing the harmful effects of the Omicron variant on the economy.

Newsroom.co.nz

Waste Management told isolated Omicron contact to work

Employer support for isolating staff is critical, says the Director-General of Health, as the country braces for three stages of spread of Omicron.

Manchester Evening News

Can you get Covid twice and how can you tell if you've been reinfected?

Here is how to tell if you've caught Covid for a second time - and if you're less likely to contract Omicron after having Delta

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Keeping schools open safely under Omicron

When schools restart in the coming week, high vaccination rates and the relatively low risks of community transmission mean every effort should be made to keep them open

The Guardian - UK

Netherlands lifts toughest Covid curbs with Denmark and France set to follow

Many EU countries opt to reopen despite record infections as WHO suggests Omicron may signal more manageable phase of pandemic

Daily Record

Omicron: Over 1,000 cases recorded in single day as Forth Valley dealt with peak

Director of Public Health Dr Graham Foster updated members of Forth Valley Health Board on Tuesday.

Irish Mirror

Concern as new Covid variant BA.2 now makes up around half of Omicron cases in Denmark

Ireland has not confirmed any cases of the strain but Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has issued a warning about 'more variants of concern'

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh commuters face further delays as Scotrail say reduced timetable will continue

Scotrail were forced into making the cuts to the services in Edinburgh and across Scotland last month due to staff shortages, caused by the Covid-19 Omicron variant

Daily Record

Call made for Health Minister to visit Paisley's RAH as a "priority"

Humza Yousaf says he will attend the hospital and blames Omicron for delay

The New Daily

Omicron variant has a ‘stealth’ version: What we know so far

A new version of the Omicron variant could prolong the pandemic that has left us way past feeling weary. Scientists aren't worried – yet.

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