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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Omicron outbreaks were bad for business in January

But business leaders are optimistic about longer-term prospects.

Axios

12 Omicron symptoms you might not realise are Covid - from fatigue to chills

The 'big three' classic coronavirus symptoms are less likely if you are infected with the Omicron strain of the virus.

Daily Record

Symptoms of Covid to watch out for in children as Dr Tony Holohan warns of higher risk

The news comes as the latest data shows a rise in cases in five to 12-year-olds in the first half of the month, with 15,321 children officially catching the Omicron variant, although the actual number is expected to be higher

Irish Mirror

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Omicron pushes UK business growth to 11-month low

Hospitality, leisure and travel firms feel impact of Covid variant in January

The Guardian - UK

Covid-19 Ireland: New Omicron subvariant 'surging' through Europe, warns expert

An epidemiologist has warned that a new subvariant of Omicron is "surging" through Europe.

Dublin Live

Omicron drags UK economy to slowest growth in 11 months

The IHS Markit/CIPS flash UK composite PMI report came in at 53.4 for January so far.

The Independent UK

Bound for the Bay Area? Here are 10 tips to know before you go

Can we agree that California isn't going back to normal anytime soon? Omicron won't let us.

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Bank note printer De La Rue sinks after Omicron profit warning

Banknote maker De La Rue has lost over a quarter of its value after a Covid-related profit warning.

Evening Standard

‘Stealth Omicron’: Everything we know about new ‘under investigation’ Covid-19 strain BA.2

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

Expert warns of new Omicron subvariant that 'could evade immunity' after cases 'surge'

The mutation of Omicron BA.1, known as BA.2, was classified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) as under investigation. Still, as of January 10, just 53 sequences of the new variant were identified in samples

Irish Mirror

Stock markets and bitcoin fall amid Ukraine worries and US interest rate rise fears – as it happened

Worries over Ukraine tensions and prospect of US interest rate rises hits stocks, wiping out FTSE 100’s early 2022 gains, before a late recovery on Wall Street

The Guardian - UK

Canadian hospitals strain as Omicron hits health workers

After a year as an emergency department nurse at a busy Toronto hospital in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, Aimee Earhart called it quits last week. She is moving to Florida for a short contract before getting work as a travel nurse for what she hopes will be double…

Reuters

Fauci predicts when the US Omicron wave will finally peak

Fauci says ‘things are looking good’ with cases declining in many areas, including in the northeast

The Independent UK

Is It COVID Or Am I Just Tired? The Early Warning Signs Are Changing So Here’s What To Watch For

Since Omicron surged and took over our case numbers, the most common symptoms we previously knew to look out for have changed.

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The Guardian - UK

Testing for fully vaccinated travellers to UK to be scrapped; new vaccine pass rules in France – as it happened

UK transport secretary says testing rules for travellers into country will change from 4am on 11 February; new France rules come into force

The Guardian - AU

How do you feel about the expected surge of Omicron in New Zealand?

We would like to hear from readers in Aotearoa about how they’re dealing with tighter restrictions and preparing for a surge in Covid cases

ABC News

Omicron's spread in WA has sparked urgent calls for people to get tested. Here are the symptoms to watch for

As West Australian authorities plead for people with COVID-19 symptoms to get tested, what is it exactly you should be keeping an eye out for?

The Times of India

Omicron BA.2 lineage dominant in symptomatic cases, finds Neeri study

NAGPUR: After replacing Delta variant in the district, new Omicron lineage BA.2 is turning out to be the new dominant variant strain among symptomatic patients, as per Neeri’s latest genome sequencing study. The Omicron variant thus far was known to cause mild disease and most of those found Covid positive…

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Wales Online

Pfizer boss backs yearly jabs to fight pandemic

Chief executive says flu-style programme is 'ideal' and signals specialised Omicron vaccine will soon be ready

Reuters

Rich countries' access to foreign nurses during Omicron raises ethical concerns

The Omicron-fuelled wave of COVID-19 infections has led wealthy countries to intensify their recruitment of nurses from poorer parts of the world, worsening dire staffing shortages in overstretched workforces there, the International Council of Nurses said.

The Guardian - AU

Australia records 58 Covid deaths; Hunt says ‘hoarding’ affecting rapid test shortage – as it happened

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The Conversation

1,100 Australian aged care homes are locked down due to COVID. What have we learnt from deaths in care?

Australia’s aged care homes are being devastated by the current wave of COVID infections, with more than 1,100 outbreaks affecting over 7,000 residents and staff. Fear of outbreaks has prompted other homes to lock down and their residents are suffering the serious physical and psychological effects of isolation and, sometimes,…

The Conversation

Where's the meat? Employers and governments should have seen this supply crisis coming, and done something

Australian Day barbecues are under threat as Omicron infections continue to cripple meat-processing operations.

The Guardian - US

Fauci: US ‘confident’ Omicron will soon peak even as hospitals struggle

But Biden’s chief medical adviser also predicts ‘a bit more pain and suffering’

Radio France Internationale

Indian drugmaker offers 'safe and tolerable' Omicron vaccine

An Indian drug firm has promised an Omicron-specific vaccine that it says is “safe, tolerable and immunogenic”. The move comes as the new variant spreads across the country, where millions of people have yet to get their Covid shots.

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