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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Warning as UK Covid-19 cases soar 32% to 2.3 million with new variants blamed

Signs of an increase in intensive care admissions as growth of BA.4 and BA.5 variants fuels rise in all ages

Wales Online

UK Covid infections rise by more than 30 per cent in a week

The current spike is being fuelled by more infectious Omicron sub-variants

Evening Standard

Where’s the herd immunity? Our research shows why Covid is still wreaking havoc

‘Living with the virus’ is proving much harder than the early vaccine success suggested, says professor of immunology Danny Altmann

The Guardian - UK

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Covid-19 infections in UK jump by more than half a million in a week

Total infections are now at levels last seen in late April.

The Independent UK

One in 18 Scots had Covid last week as estimated virus cases increase again

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates that around 288,200 people in Scotland had the virus in the week ending June 24.

Daily Record

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

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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Covid expert says new wave of infections is about to hit New York City

‘This is likely the beginning of a BA.5 wave’

The Independent UK

FDA says COVID boosters for the fall must target newer omicron types

With immunity waning and the super-contagious omicron family of variants getting better at dodging protection, the Food and Drug Administration decided boosters intended for fall needed an update.

WEKU

COVID cases up almost 18% worldwide as omicron variants run rampant

While vaccinations have greatly cut down on hospitalizations and deaths, COVID-19 cases are on the rise again around the world.

Tribune News Service

Tweaked COVID boosters in US must target newer omicron types

U.S. regulators are telling COVID-19 vaccine makers to tweak any booster doses intended for fall so they protect against the newest omicron relatives

The Independent UK

Older Covid-19 patients in hospital on the rise in England

The growing prevalence of the virus is likely to cause fresh disruption to public services

Wales Online

Covid-19 hospital admissions among older age groups continue to rise

The growing prevalence of the virus could cause fresh disruption to public services.

The Independent UK

US Government Calls For Additional Doses Of Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) and BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:BNTX) have announced a new vaccine supply agreement with the U.S. government. Under the agreement, the U.S. government will receive 105 million doses (30 µg, 10 µg and 3 µg). This may include adult omicron-adapted COVID-19 vaccines, subject to the FDA authorization. The doses are planned to be delivered…

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Chicago Sun-Times

COVID vaccination reboot coming this fall to add tweaks for new coronavirus variants

The FDA will have to decide the exact recipe. But expect a combination shot that adds protection against omicron or some of its newer relatives to the original vaccine.

Daily Record

Jason Leitch 'concerned' over rise in covid cases as he issues face covering guidance

The latest figures published on Friday by the Office for National Statistics revealed that one in 20 people in Scotland currently have the virus.

Evening Standard

Schools alarm as Covid is blamed for 25% rise in number absent

Teachers have issued a Covid warning after the number of children off school rose by a quarter in two weeks.

Daily Mirror

What are the symptoms of the BA4 and BA5 Omicron variants and how widespread are they?

BA.4 and BA.5 have already triggered a rise in infections in the UK, with experts warning that the country is already in the midst of its fifth coronavirus wave with nearly 300,000 people infected each day

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Daily Mirror

UK Covid cases surge towards 300,000 PER DAY with one in 21 Brits now infected

Recent weeks has seen a resurgence amongst case rates for Covid as an omicron subvariant powers the spread across the UK despite it being summer time

The Independent UK

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

Omicron sub-variants driving up infections in 110 nations, WHO director-general warns

The Independent UK

Most infectious Covid variants as Omicron fuels rise in UK cases

How the most common of the 11 variants compare

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

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

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

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

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