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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

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

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

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

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New Covid cases in Japan set record

TOKYO: New daily Covid-19 infections in Japan hit a record high of 110,600, authorities said on Saturday, as the country enters a seventh wave spurred by the highly transmissible BA.5 Omicron subvariant.

Bangkok Post

How can you catch Covid AGAIN and how long should you wait to return to work revealed

Professor Denis Kinane, a world-leading Immunologist and founding Scientist of Cignpost Diagnostics, told The Mirror when people should return to work after catching Covid

Daily Mirror

Covid incubation period: How long are you infectious for?

Experts warn of fifth wave of infections as hospital admissions rise

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

The Independent UK

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Australia reinstates COVID quarantine pay amid fresh Omicron wave

Australia will reinstate support payments for casual workers who have to quarantine due to COVID-19, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday, as a fresh wave of Omicron-driven infections sweeps the country.

Reuters

What you need to know about COVID subvariants BA.5 and BA.2.75

NEW YORK — Although new omicron subvariants are again driving COVID-19 hospital admissions and deaths higher in recent weeks, Americans are less inclined to mask up and get boosters because of pandemic burnout. Consequently, it’s a new opportunity for the mutating virus to reinfect the population with a different strain.

Tribune News Service

Covid infections rise for the sixth week in a row Scotland as further booster confirmed

Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5 continue to spread through Scotland and the rest of the UK.

Daily Record

Singapore's COVID cases are near peak of second Omicron wave but life is almost back to normal

Although its COVID cases spiked after a public holiday this week, Singapore has resisted reintroducing most restrictions, allowing residents to all but return to pre-pandemic life, ahead of September's Formula 1 Grand Prix.

ABC News

A new fast-spreading coronavirus subvariant found in LA County: BA.2.75

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County is already in the grips of a coronavirus surge fueled by the omicron subvariant BA.5, but yet another worrisome strain that’s causing concern in India has also been found locally.

Los Angeles Times

Two Covid strains spreading rapidly across UK as 'vaccine protection wanes'

Professor Denis Kinane, a world-leading immunologist and founder of Cignpost Diagnostics, says mandatory face masks must be reintroduced and has urged people to be careful when out in public.

Daily Record

Over-50s in England to be offered Covid booster and flu jab in autumn

JCVI broadens Covid booster offer amid spread of BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants in UK

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Daily Mirror

Fresh Covid jab to be offered to all over-50s in Autumn as cases spiral to 3.5 million

Healthcare workers, carers and those in a clinical risk group - including pregnant women - will also be offered a booster vaccine after analysis identified those most at risk from the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron sub-variants

The Independent UK

All over-50s to be offered Covid booster and flu vaccine from September

Vaccine watchdog expands autumn booster programme due to uncertainty posed by Omicron sub-variants

Inverse

BA.5 Covid-19 infections: What it means for the pandemic and booster shots

The new subvariant is responsible for a massive wave of new infections.

Chronicle Live

Covid-19 infections in the UK jump by nearly 800,000 in a week

Some parts of the country are nearing the record levels seen during the spring while hospital numbers are also continuing to increase

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The Guardian - AU

Albanese to restore Covid leave payment as emergency national cabinet meeting called

Australia’s chief medical officer will give a briefing to state and territory leaders on Saturday as the government backflips on pandemic support

Nottingham Post

Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 Covid strains spreading across the UK amid fears of jab protection wearing off

Cases have been rising over the last few weeks

The Guardian - UK

UK Covid infections rise by almost 30% in a week

Around 3.5 million people thought to have disease in first week of July

Daily Mirror

Covid surges in UK as almost 3.5million infected in 29% increase in just one week

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates that one in 19 people in England had the virus last week, compared to one in 17 in Wales, one in 17 in Northern Ireland and one in 16 in Scotland.

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

‘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

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

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

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