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Record number of COVID-hit Australians in hospital as Omicron surges

The number of Australians admitted to hospitals with COVID-19 hit a record of about 5,450 on Monday, official data showed, as the spread of highly contagious new Omicron sub-variants strains the healthcare system nationwide.

Reuters

Bangkok braces for sixth wave with big spike in infections feared

Bangkok is bracing for a sixth wave of Covid-19, as Covid cases in the capital bounce back to over 10,000 new cases per day, threatening the city's public health system.

Bangkok Post

Australians are dealing with second, third and fourth COVID-19 infections. How likely are you to get it again?

Surging sub-variant cases mean that many Australians are dealing with COVID-19 reinfections — but how different are they to the first time?

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COVID reinfections appear to be surging in the latest Omicron wave. Here's what we know

When Lyndall recovered from her second COVID infection, she thought she had months of immunity. Just six weeks later, she was battling the virus again.

ABC News

Pandemic burnout: how Australians are navigating the current Covid wave

With governments resistant to further Covid restrictions, we spoke to six members of the public to see how they are living with Omicron

The Guardian - AU

People who wake up with 2 telltale symptoms told to 'assume' they have Covid

A professor has outlined more about the latest variant

Nottingham Post

'Assume you have Covid' if you wake up with these two symptoms - says professor

Fatigue in the morning following a good night's sleep, as well as a sore throat are two warning signs that you might have Coronavirus. If so, you should probably take a test as soon as possible, says Professor Tim Spector.

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More than 1,000 active COVID-19 outbreaks in Australia's aged care sector, with Queensland second highest, taking toll on staff and residents

Aged care providers warn of rising COVID-19 outbreaks in the sector, with active cases now numbering more than 9,500 among residents and staff.

ABC News

Joe Biden likely infected by highly contagious BA.5 subvariant

The Omicron subvariant is responsible for 75-80% of infections in the U.S.

Axios

Biden's COVID symptoms are less troublesome, his doctor says

The president's symptoms now include a sore throat and body aches, Dr. Kevin O'Connor said. Biden is likely infected with the BA.5 subvariant of omicron.

WEKU

Covid 'scariant' Centaurus BA.2.75 - everything we know so far

Scientific experts have concerns regarding BA.2.75 - which has picked up a number of mutations - and are worried that the variation may be able to evade immunity.

Chronicle Live

'Assume you have Covid' if you wake up with these two telltale symptoms, professor says

Fatigue in the morning, even after a good night's sleep, as well as a sore throat are two signs you may have Covid and should take a test as soon as possible,Professor Tim Spector says

Daily Mirror

Everything we know about new Covid 'scariant' Centaurus BA.2.75

The concern around BA.2.75 is that is has picked up a number of mutations, which might indicate that this variant can evade immunity

Wales Online

There's a new COVID-19 Omicron subvariant, so what is BA.2.75 and why are some people calling it 'Centaurus'?

Since the COVID-19 pandemic first began, many have become desensitised to these next few words: There's a new Omicron subvariant in town. Here's what we know about BA.2.75 so far.

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Daily Record

Omicron BA.5 becomes dominant strain as Scotland has the highest UK Covid rate

One in 15 Scots currently have Covid, according to the latest Office of National Statistics figures.

Wales Online

Single covid strain now infecting four in five people with virus

The BA.5 variant is now the dominant variant of concern in the UK

Daily Mirror

New Omicron Covid variant now dominant in the UK as 3.8 million infections confirmed

Omicron BA.5 is now the dominant Covid strain, accounting for approximately 79% of cases as of 18 July as around 3.8m people - one in 17 of the UK population - has coronavirus

The Guardian - UK

Why do the minority who haven’t had Covid account for most new infections?

About 15% of people in England have somehow never had Covid, yet 55% of new cases are from this group

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Evening Standard

New Zealand’s Covid-19 deaths hit record high as it battles Omicron sub-variant

Deaths from the virus reached 151 in one week, compared with 115 in the worst week of the previous wave

The Conversation

Centaurus: what we know about the new COVID variant and why there's no cause for alarm

A new COVID variant has recently been detected in several countries including the UK, US, India, Australia and Germany.

Bangkok Post

Japan's Covid count sets record for 3rd straight day

TOKYO: Japan's daily coronavirus cases exceeded 190,000 on Friday, hitting a new record for the third consecutive day, official data showed, as Japan experiences a seventh wave of infections driven by the BA.5 Omicron subvariant.

The Independent UK

What is ‘Centaurus’? New fast-spreading Covid variant that has arrived in UK as cases soar

Virologists voice concerns about highly-contagious BA.2.75 which is thought to spread faster than its Omicron relatives

The Independent UK

Covid incubation period: How long are you infectious for?

Experts warn of fifth wave of infections as hospital admissions rise

The Independent UK

‘Stealthy’ new Covid variant can reinfect you every month

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

The Independent UK

Covid reinfections: How likely are you to catch coronavirus again as cases rise?

Do vaccines and booster shots protect against new variants? Here’s what you need to know

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