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Covid Centaurus symptoms as highly contagious Omicron sub-variant found in UK

A new Covid sub-variant of Omicron known as 'Centaurus', or Omicron variant BA.2.75, has been detected in the UK. Here is everything we know so far - including whether its symptoms differ from previous versions of coronavirus

Daily Mirror

Get fourth COVID booster now, or wait? CDC says get the shot now, but many hesitate

About 70% of Americans 50 and older who got a first booster shot — and nearly as many of those 65 and older — haven’t gotten their second booster dose, the CDC says.

Chicago Sun-Times

Boris Johnson's 10 greatest PMQs 'lies' as he clashes with Keir Starmer for last time

As the era of Boris Johnson at PMQs comes to an end today, we look back on 10 of the biggest false or misleading statements he's made since his took office in 2019

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The morning symptom which means you should 'assume you have covid'

Twice as many people currently have covid as have the common cold as cases rocket

Wales Online

Australians Urged to Work from Home as Winter Omicron Wave Swamps Hospitals

Australians admitted to hospitals from COVID-19 neared record levels on Wednesday as authorities urged businesses to let staff work from home and recommended people wear masks indoors and get booster shots urgently amid a major coronavirus outbreak. Australia is in the grip of a third Omicron wave driven by the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

The Independent UK

Nine Omicron symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated - and signs you may have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

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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

Australians urged to work from home as winter Omicron wave swamps hospitals

Reuters

COVID-19 vaccine boosters protect against ‘severe disease’ from omicron, UW-led study finds

SEATTLE — While omicron subvariants have evolved to evade antibody responses from the primary COVID-19 vaccine series, a new laboratory study led by researchers at UW Medicine suggests boosters may offer some protection against serious disease.

Tribune News Service

3 things to know about BA.5, the highly contagious COVID-19 strain spreading right now

DALLAS — Both federal and local health experts have raised Dallas County’s COVID-19 alert levels as the highly contagious COVID-19 variant BA.5 causes both case counts and hospitalizations to climb.

Tribune News Service

U.S. debates a summer booster for people under 50

The Biden administration is considering expanding eligibility for a second COVID-19 booster to those under 50 to try to protect more people against the latest omicron surge.

WEKU

Morning mail: Australia faces Omicron ‘perfect storm’, UK’s record heatwave, Greens meet on climate target

Wednesday: ‘Pretty scary’ hospital admission numbers in several Australian states mean masks mandates will need to return, AMA says. Plus: Australia’s first vulture

The Guardian - AU

COVID-19 cases are rising in the Northern Territory as Australia approaches a new Omicron wave

The Northern Territory recorded 671 cases on Tuesday — the highest daily caseload since February and a dramatic jump from Monday, prompting calls to reinstate mask mandates.

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The Conversation

COVID hospitalisations and deaths are rising faster than cases – but that doesn't mean more severe disease

Australia is currently in its third Omicron wave (second if you live in Western Australia). This one is caused by the subvariants BA.4 and BA.5.

The Conversation

Reinfection will be part of the pandemic for months to come. Each repeat illness raises the risk of long COVID

The latest Omicron variant BA.5 is fast becoming dominant worldwide, including in New Zealand and Australia. As it continues to surge, reinfection will become increasingly common and this in turn means more people will develop long COVID.

Crikey

Mental health concern on mask mandates: PM

Anthony Albanese says mental health concerns were one of the reasons why broad mask mandates haven’t been recommended to return.

The Guardian - UK

Covid: European governments must urgently boost monitoring, WHO says

‘Waiting for autumn will be too late,’ says regional director as Omicron variants drive surge in cases

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The Independent UK

New Covid variants: How many strains are in circulation and on the rise around the world?

Omicron sub-variants driving up coronavirus cases in UK and being monitored closely

Reuters

Europe must act now or risk tougher COVID measures later - WHO official

European nations must accelerate vaccine uptake and bring back mask wearing to tackle a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by an Omicron offshoot and avoid stricter measures later in the year, a senior World Health Organization official said on Tuesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Act Now in Europe, or Risk Stricter COVID Measures Later, Says WHO Official

With an Omicron offshoot spearheading a burgeoning COVID-19 wave in Europe, countries need to accelerate vaccine uptake and bring back measures such as mask wearing to avoid stricter measures as autumn and winter approach, a senior World Health Organization (WHO) official warned on Tuesday. In an interview with Reuters, WHO…

Wales Online

Number of deaths with Covid increases for third week in a row

It is the third wave of Omicron infections so far this year.

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

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

The Independent UK

Nine Omicron symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated - and signs you may have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

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