Nicola Sturgeon insists tougher covid restrictions in Scotland 'have been worth it' The First Minister used an interview today to defend her government's tough stance on Omicron. Daily Record · Jan 23, 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 23, 2022
When can I get my Covid booster jab? Everything you need to know Spread of Omicron variant of coronavirus introduces fresh note of urgency to top-up vaccination drive The Independent UK · Jan 23, 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 23, 2022
Omicron in community transmission in India, has become dominant in multiple metros: INSACOG The two-page bulletin adds that while most Omicron cases so far had been asymptomatic or mild, hospitalisations and ICU cases had been increasing in the current wave. The Hindu · Jan 23, 2022
Omicron in community transmission stage in India, dominant in multiple metros: INSACOG NEW DELHI: The Omicron variant of Covid-19 is in the community transmission stage in India and has become dominant in multiple metros where new cases have been rising exponentially, the INSACOG has said in its latest bulletin. The Times of India · Jan 23, 2022
Omicron can't be 'eliminated' in WA, Health Minister concedes as case numbers jump COVID case numbers jump in WA and the Health Minister concedes the plan of attack is now to suppress and manage the virus, not eliminate it. ABC News · Jan 23, 2022
New Zealand to impose tougher restrictions after Omicron community spread, Jacinda Ardern cancels wedding New Zealand will impose mask rules and limit gatherings from midnight Sunday after nine cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant were found spread across the North and South islands. ABC News · Jan 23, 2022
Jacinda Ardern cancels wedding as New Zealand prepares for Omicron surge Prime minister says variant is now circulating in the community but ‘we’ll do everything that we can to slow the spread’ The Guardian - AU · Jan 22, 2022
NSW and Victoria reveal back-to-school plans – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jan 22, 2022
Omicron COVID-19 spread hits Australian small business, creating 'shadow lockdown' and soft trading conditions As Omicron spreads around the country, thousands of business like Adam Ellston's are being affected while some public health experts suggest more restrictions are necessary. ABC News · Jan 22, 2022
Daily Covid infections in UK less than half recorded two weeks ago UK detects 76,807 new cases in the past 24 hours, suggesting Omicron wave has spiked The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2022
Covid spreads among Indian healthcare workers as Omicron wave surges The rising Covid-19 wave in India has affected the country’s healthcare system with a large number of doctors and health workers testing positive for the coronavirus disease. Radio France Internationale · Jan 22, 2022
Hotspots of new Omicron sub-variant confirmed as hundreds of cases found in UK Experts are unaware of the origins of the new sub-variant Nottingham Post · Jan 22, 2022
Daily Record · Jan 22, 2022 New Omicron sub-variant found in UK: Everything we know so far More than 400 cases of BA.2 have been found in the UK, according to the UK Health Security Agency.
Wales Online · Jan 22, 2022 More than 400 cases of Omicron sub-variant found in England Sub-variant, Omicron BA.2, is 'under investigation' by health chiefs
The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2022 ‘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 Guardian - US · Jan 22, 2022 Omicron isolation makes me long for the simple joy of hanging out with a friend We don’t realize how important physical contact is in building and facilitating and servicing relationships
The Independent UK · Jan 22, 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 22, 2022 When can I get my Covid booster jab? Everything you need to know Spread of Omicron variant of coronavirus introduces fresh note of urgency to top-up vaccination drive
The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2022 Japan and Poland log record cases; Germany seven-day rate at new high – as it happened Concerns about new Omicron offshoot in England; France to bring in strict restrictions for unvaccinated people
The Independent UK · Jan 22, 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
Reuters · Jan 22, 2022 Taiwan on COVID alert as domestic Omicron cases spike Taiwan's government ordered a tightening of controls on Saturday after a rare spike in domestic transmission of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, saying it needed to act now to prevent being overwhelmed even though overall numbers remain quite low.
Reuters · Jan 22, 2022 Australia's Queensland state says peak of Omicron two weeks away Australia reported 64 deaths from COVID-19 on Saturday, as the most populous state, New South Wales (NSW), said the Omicron COVID-19 variant would not delay the start of the school year.
Nottingham Post · Jan 22, 2022 East Midlands Airport travel update to passengers after Omicron restrictions saw numbers fall The airport operator is now looking towards the year ahead and is confident that recovery will continue