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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

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

The Independent UK

‘Centaurus’: virologists express concern at new Covid subvariant

Omicron variant BA.2.75 has been detected in India, UK, US, Australia, Germany and Canada

The Guardian - UK

How long after catching Covid can you become reinfected and when should you get your booster?

Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 likely to cause rates of reinfection to rise among people previously infected, experts warn

The Guardian - AU

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GOP senator declares ‘pandemic is over’ despite rise in cases across US from dangerous Covid variant BA.5

The White House has warned Americans to protect themselves from the Omicron sub-variant

The Independent UK

‘The virus is not done with us yet’: New COVID-19 variants better evade antibodies, doctors say

CHICAGO — For people who contracted COVID-19 during earlier omicron surges, doctors have some unwelcome news: You are again susceptible to catching the virus.

Chicago Tribune

Stunning spread of BA.5 subvariant shows why this California COVID wave is different

LOS ANGELES — With California suffering through another intense coronavirus wave, the stunning proliferation of the BA.5 subvariant is becoming a growing focus of scientific scrutiny, with experts saying it may replicate itself far more effectively than earlier versions of omicron.

Los Angeles Times

Biden administration urges caution as BA.5 surges - Roll Call

The Biden administration's response to latest COVID-19 variant is take it seriously but embrace the same public health precautions as before.

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Warning symptom of new Omicron sub-variant that happens while you sleep

The Omicron sub-variant BA.5 is widely spreading across Europe and the US, but it is not yet confirmed whether the mutation will be immune to vaccines and previous infections

Daily Mirror

China Locks Down City of 300,000 Over Single COVID Case

Hundreds of thousands of people were under lockdown in a small Chinese city Tuesday after just one case of Covid-19 was detected, as Beijing's strict no-tolerance virus strategy showed no sign of abating. China is the last major economy glued to a zero-Covid policy, crushing new outbreaks with snap lockdowns,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

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

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

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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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

Top Covid symptom in patients revealed by new data as infections surge across UK

A total of 2.3 million people are estimate to have had the virus latest figures show

The Times of India

Pune: More versions of Omicron's BA.2 'likely in circulation'

PUNE: It is highly possible a few more "fitter", or more transmissible, sub-lineages of BA.2 are already circulating in India, scientists from the INSACOG lab network told TOI on Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Omicron BA.5 is spreading, so let’s make smart choices to keep it at bay

There’s no need to panic over the BA.5 surge. But all of us should make an effort to be informed and aware — and to follow, even as we grumble about it, the advice of city public health officials to wear a mask indoors when around others.

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Daily Record

Warning as Covid-19 latest subvariant can reinfect you after just four weeks

The Omircon subvariant is predicted to become dominant in the UK, according to the UKHSA.

ABC News

Victorian COVID hospital admissions soar as Omicron sub-variants spread

Victoria's hospital admissions have risen by almost 80 per cent over the past three weeks, as experts say authorities have pursued the wrong COVID strategies.

Glasgow Live

Covid omicron BA.4 and BA.5 symptoms as experts warn of 'rapid reinfection rate'

Covid experts are warning people that they could get covid again thanks to the high reinfection rates of omicron BA.4 and BA.5 with the UKHSA (UK Health Security Agency) suggesting they could become dominant.

The Guardian - AU

Vaccines and antivirals not enough to combat Australian Omicron surge, experts warn

Doctors accuse government of ‘mixed messages’ as hospitalisations rise, saying they should be open to more preventive measures

Irish Mirror

Nine key Covid symptoms in people who are fully-vaccinated as Ireland in middle of latest wave

With the vast majority of the country vaccinated against Covid, these are the key signs to look out for

The Independent UK

Government to consider new Covid curbs if NHS backlog is threatened

European health authorities call for new booster jab to fight ‘widespread’ Covid wave

Edinburgh Live

Covid experts warn you can catch omicron BA.5 again after just four weeks

Health experts have warned people that even if they have already caught Covid, they can catch it again thanks to the latest variant, Omicron BA.5, which is said to have a rapid re-infection rate.

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