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New Omicron Covid variant 'surging' across Europe and may 'evade immunity' further

The new sub-variant of the Omicron mutation, BA.2, is 'surging' across Europe at the present moment and can possibly be even easier to pass on, and harder to handle, according to health experts.

Edinburgh Live

Omicron Covid symptom that may make you feel sick, nauseous and cause vomiting

A less common symptom of Covid is feeling sick and nauseous, which can sometimes lead to vomiting.

Daily Record

Could Ireland's reopening be halted? Everything we know about the new Covid Omicron subvariant BA.2

At this point there are no plans to slow down the return to normality in Ireland, however, health officials say they will continue to monitor the situation

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Anas Sarwar attacks SNP 'blind spot' as Labour leader demands government focus on covid recovery

The Scottish Labour leader today outlined his party's plan to "help Scotland live well with covid" as Omicron restrictions come to an end.

Daily Record

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

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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.

Los Angeles Times

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

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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

Reuters

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…

The Independent UK

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

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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…

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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