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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

New 'Centaurus' Covid variant 'cause for concern' and could cause severe effects

Just as 'normal' life begins to resume and the summer weather finally makes an appearance in the UK, the unwelcome news of a potential new variant of fast-spreading Omicron has cast doubts in the mind's of experts.

Edinburgh Live

Experts rue simple steps not taken before latest COVID surge

New omicron variants are again driving hospital admissions and deaths higher in recent weeks, causing states and cities to rethink their responses to COVID-19 and the White House to step up efforts to alert the public

The Independent UK

We lost the plot on COVID messaging – now governments will have to be bold to get us back on track

Overall, Australian governments managed the first two years of the COVID pandemic well. Border closures and state actions such as lockdowns averted 18,000 deaths in 2020 and 2021.

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We lost the plot on COVID messaging – now governments must be bold to get us back on track

We are in the grip of a fresh COVID wave, but governments are more reluctant to introduce measures to curb its spread. How did it come to this?

The New Daily

COVID cases down in Americas but Omicron subvariants driving new infections -PAHO

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Wednesday warned of the growing number of COVID-19 cases caused by the highly infectious BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants of the coronavirus even as overall cases dipped in the Americas.

Reuters

Should you book in your second COVID-19 booster? Here's how Israel's fourth dose changed the fight against Omicron

For Australians over 30, a fourth COVID-19 vaccine jab is now available. In Israel, the first country in the world to embrace the second booster, the benefits for some people were dramatic.

ABC News

2 Warm Weather Stocks – Buy, Sell or Hold?

Outdoor recreational industry enjoyed significant demand over the past months, with people becoming increasingly aware of their physical and mental wellbeing. However, the rising cases of the new omicron subvariant could hinder near-term demand. Against this backdrop, let’s discuss whether Pool Corporation (POOL) and Camping World (CWH) are a Buy,…

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Covid hospital numbers up 15 per cent in Scotland despite drop in reported cases

New data shows the amount of patients with coronavirus in hospital has increased, but the number of total cases in Scotland have fallen.

Daily Record

What are the symptoms of Centaurus, the new Covid Omicron subvariant BA.2.75?

Everything you need to know about Centaurus, the new Covid Omicron subvariant

Evening Standard

Health experts warn of high reinfection rates in Covid omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants

Public Health Scotland says 20.5 percent of all BA.4 and BA.5 Covid cases were determined to be reinfections in a recent report.

Daily Record

Coronavirus deaths in LA County rising as ultra-contagious subvariants spread infections

LOS ANGELES — The number of weekly COVID-19 deaths reported in Los Angeles County has doubled over the last month — the first significant increase in fatalities since the winter surge.

Los Angeles Times

Explainer-What is the BA.5 variant and why does it seem to be reinfecting so many people with COVID-19?

BA.5, part of the Omicron family, is the latest coronavirus variant to cause widespread waves of infection globally.

Reuters

Will Americans have the right COVID-19 vaccine this fall? Maybe

In a few short months, the weather will turn crisp, the holiday season will draw near, and the coronavirus may embark on its third consecutive winter of death and devastation.

Los Angeles Times

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

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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 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

Asharq Al-Awsat

S. Korea Expands Booster Shots as COVID-19 Cases Creep Up

Health officials in South Korea are expanding booster shots to adults 50 and over as COVID-19 cases creep up again across the country. The 40,226 new cases reported Wednesday marked the country’s highest daily jump in more than two months, although hospitalizations and deaths remain stable, AFP said. Baek Gyeongran,…

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Biden administration urges caution as BA.5 COVID variant surges

The Conversation

How soon can I get COVID again? Experts now say 28 days – but you can protect yourself

My glorious two and a half year run of negative COVID tests came to a shuddering halt last week, after receiving a text confirming I was among the pandemic’s latest catch.

ABC News

COVID-19 outbreaks could hit two-thirds of Queensland's aged care facilities in third wave of Omicron

More than 160 Queensland residential aged care facilities are dealing with active COVID-19 outbreaks, with the third Omicron wave threatening to hit harder than the January peak.

Newcastle Herald

Omicron subvariants are spreading, so why not get a booster?

NSW Health revised the COVID-19 reinfection period from 12 weeks to four weeks.

Daily Record

Symptoms of latest Omicron sub-variant BA.5 including night sweats

The coronavirus sub-variant BA.5 is rapidly spreading throughout Europe and has partly contributed to a spike in UK cases.

Tribune News Service

Biden administration urges caution as BA.5 COVID variant surges

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is warning Americans to take the latest COVID-19 variant, BA.5, more seriously, but its stated strategy, released Tuesday, is to keep doing more of the same — encouraging masking, testing and getting vaccinated against COVID-19 when applicable.

The Independent UK

Fauci says past Covid infection does little to protect against new variant

‘Omicron as a broad category has been particularly problematic,’ Dr Anthony Fauci said during a White House briefing on Tuesday

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