The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

UK hit by fifth wave of infections earlier this summer driven by new Omicron variants

Around one in five vaccinated Britons with Omicron or Delta strain experienced diarrhoea as a symptom

New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet is driving a push to reduce isolation requirements for people who test positive for COVID from seven to five days. It’s slated for discussion at tomorrow’s National Cabinet meeting, with Perrottet urging a consistent approach across all states and territories.

The latest COVID-19 surge, caused by a shifting mix of quickly evolving omicron subvariants, appears to be waning, with cases and hospitalizations beginning to fall.

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‘Even having had Omicron, we’re not well protected from further infections,’ said Prof Danny Altmann

UK hit by fifth wave of infections earlier this summer driven by new Omicron variants

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

Around one in five vaccinated Britons with Omicron or Delta strain experienced diarrhoea as a symptom

The next generation of COVID-19 booster shots — tailored specifically to combat the highly infectious family of omicron subvariants — could roll out early next month.