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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Like all viruses, SARS-CoV-2 adapts for survival. First identified in South Africa in November, the new variant of concern, Omicron, has now swept across the world. It carries a large number of mutations, including those on the spike protein, which are thought to increase transmissibility. However, studies have found that…

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'Never' or just 'not yet?' How timing affects COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

As COVID-19 case counts continue to rise across Canada, it is clear that we’re far from out of the woods with this pandemic. While much is still unknown about the Omicron variant, it seems very likely that existing vaccines will offer protection against severe cases of COVID-19, and Canada is…

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Modelling suggests ACT may have reached peak of Omicron wave

There were 52 COVID-19 patients in Canberra hospitals on Monday, up from 27 patients last Friday.

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ACT schools prepare for possible remote learning as teacher shortages expected

The ACT teaching workforce was already under strain before the Omicron wave hit.

The Canberra Times

Can you catch COVID twice? Or does it give you greater immunity?

Omicron forced us to confront the reality that recovering from COVID-19 doesn’t mean lifelong immunity to the disease. But there is some good news for people who have recently had the virus.

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Covid Ireland: 11,139 new cases confirmed as expert says Omicron wave has likely peaked

Some 6,329 positive PCR tests were reported whole 4,810 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal

Irish Mirror

‘Extreme stress’: Australian businesses risk going under due to impact of Omicron

Industry bodies say they face a ‘triple blow’ of staff shortages, a supply chain crunch resulting in higher costs and a sharp drop in consumer activity

The Guardian - AU

UK Covid daily cases plunge 40% in just one week with 84,429 more recorded

It comes as rules on isolation in England, and Omicron restrictions in Scotland and Wales, are all being relaxed with Covid cases going down across the UK

Daily Mirror

Unpleasant new Omicron symptom that makes you feel nauseous and causes vomiting

Among the wide range of symptoms being linked to the Omicron variant of Covid-19, some can be easier to spot than others. Nausea and vomiting are thought to be some of the easiest to separate from the common cold

Daily Mirror

Airports group 'confident of a strong recovery in 2022' after Omicron testing restrictions removed

The group is behind Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports

Birmingham Post

Winter Olympics tickets will not be sold as China seeks to contain Covid

Tickets will instead by distributed to chosen groups amid first reported locally transmitted cases of Omicron

The Guardian - UK

Covid-19 Ireland: The 5 'very good signs' that Omicron has peaked, according to HSE

Cases have begun to decline rapidly over the weekend and today

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Daily Mirror

Three major Covid rule changes TODAY as 'encouraging signs' suggest Plan B will end

Downing Street has said some of the data is 'good to see' ahead of a decision on axing Plan B Covid rules in England. And today, some rules have already changed including on booster vaccines and isolation periods

Evening Standard

Londoner’s Diary: Theatres struggling as Omicron wreaks havoc

LONDON’S theatres are still “hanging on by a thread” following a difficult Christmas period, The Londoner hears, as the National Theatre revealed its profits dropped by £50 million last year.

The New Daily

‘Completely unacceptable’: Unions threaten strikes over Omicron safety demands

Unions have threatened to strike unless businesses create new Omicron workplace safety plans and buy rapid antigen tests for all workers.

The Guardian - UK

Don’t buy from abroad, Chinese told as Covid threatens Olympics and holidays

Authorities claim recent Omicron case in Beijing came from package sent from Canada

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The Independent UK

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

Will the UK go into another lockdown in January?

New Covid variant is highly transmissible and remains serious cause for concern this winter

The Independent UK

Covid-19: Data suggests Omicron wave is ‘turning around’

The latest data shows a 38% drop over the last seven days across the UK in the numbers testing positive for coronavirus.

Chronicle Live

The Covid Omicron symptoms parents are seeing in their children - from runny noses to sore throats

In a survey, parents were asked about the main symptoms their children were experiencing - and this is what they said

The Guardian - US

‘I have no intention of getting infected’: understanding Omicron’s severity

Experts on whether getting Covid is inevitable and why, despite claims of ‘mildness’, the variant is highly dangerous

The Guardian - UK

‘Christmas was awful’: on the Omicron frontline at the Royal Preston hospital

After nearly two years of pandemic, 5,000 inpatients and 1,000 deaths, the staff of one of the largest hospitals in north-west England are frustrated and exhausted

Wales Online

Covid-19 Omicron symptoms parents say their children are experiencing

Most cases of the virus are very mild in children

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