The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Australia is heading for its third Omicron wave. Here's what to expect from BA.4 and BA.5

Australia is heading for its third Omicron wave in the coming weeks, as BA.4 and BA.5 become the dominant COVID strains.

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2022

Ultra-contagious BA.4, BA.5 subvariants fuel coronavirus spread across much of California

LOS ANGELES — In a sign of how the new coronavirus wave continues to spread across California, two-thirds of the state’s counties are now in the high COVID-19 community level, in which the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends universal masking in indoor public spaces.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 4, 2022

Number of hospital patients in England with Covid-19 tops 10,000

Patient levels are now around two thirds of the peak reached during the Omicron BA.2 wave.

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022

Covid incubation period: How long are you infectious for?

Experts warn of fifth wave of infections as hospital admissions rise

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022

Covid: Do you still need to wear a face mask?

Requirement to wear coverings in certain spaces dropped as part of government’s ‘Living with Covid’ strategy but increasingly advisable as cases rise

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022

Covid self-isolation rules: Do you need to isolate?

Current guidance means public no longer legally required to enter quarantine but doing so advisable for safety of others, particularly as cases rise

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022

When can I get my Covid booster jab? Everything you need to know

Experts warn fifth wave of coronavirus infections underway as hospital admissions rise

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022

30million people could get new Covid super booster codenamed 214

The jab engineered to tackle the new variants causing a summer wave is expected to be approved for use in the UK

Wales Online · Jul 4, 2022

BA.4, BA.5 sub-variants becoming dominant Covid strain

BA.4 and BA.5 will soon be the dominant sub-variants of Covid-19 in Thailand, but have so far not been shown to cause severe illness, according to the Department of Medical Sciences.

Bangkok Post · Jul 4, 2022

What’s the UK’s booster policy ahead of a feared autumn Covid wave?

Tweaked vaccines to tackle Omicron are in trials as JCVI finalises advice for vulnerable groups

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2022