The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

‘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 · Jul 18, 2022

North Korea says it is nearing end of COVID crisis as Asian neighbours fight resurgence

North Korea is on the path to "finally defuse" a crisis stemming from its first acknowledged outbreak of COVID-19, the state news agency said on Monday, while Asian neighbours battle a fresh wave of infections driven by Omicron subvariants.

Reuters · Jul 18, 2022

Faye Flam: How worried should you be about omicron BA.5?

The ways we think about the COVID-19 pandemic have evolved with the virus: In 2020, it was a potentially deadly threat we could avoid by being careful; in 2021, it was something that was likely to infect everyone eventually; and now, it’s becoming seen as a persistent health hazard that…

Tribune News Service · Jul 18, 2022

‘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 · Jul 17, 2022

How the UK’s rising Covid cases compare to other countries

Omicron sub-variants driving up infections across world, WHO director-general warns

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2022

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

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2022

The best of times, the worst of times... That’s science in the age of Covid

The pandemic death toll has just passed 200,000 in the UK. Scientists reach for answers but it’s a messy, slow process

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2022

BA.5 Omicron subvariant poses lung risk, says doctor

The latest subvariant of the Omicron strain of the coronavirus is as harmful to the lungs as the previous Delta variant although it still mainly attacks only the most vulnerable groups -- the unvaccinated and the under-vaccinated -- says an expert from Siriraj Hospital.

Bangkok Post · Jul 17, 2022

Covid NI: Belfast virologist on the current wave and what to expect in the coming months

"Like we saw with Alpha and Omicron during the winters of 2020 and 21, we will very likely be talking about a new variant and wave come autumn time."

Belfast Live · Jul 16, 2022