The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Covid-19 infections in UK at lowest level for eight months

Total infections are down 81% since the peak of the Omicron BA.2 wave.

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022

California’s new coronavirus wave is disrupting lives, even with less severe illness

LOS ANGELES — A new surge of coronavirus cases is taking shape, as California slogs into a third pandemic summer with far fewer hospitalizations and deaths but still significant disruptions.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 1, 2022

‘Resilient’: Consumers help economy weather Omicron, floods as household outlook sours

Australian households spent more money eating out and traveling the country over the March quarter, helping the national economy weather disruptions.

The New Daily · Jun 1, 2022

Zhang Wenhong: The Unprecedented Omicron Challenge That Hit Shanghai

A comparison of data shows that the death rate among the vaccinated is far lower than that the unvaccinated, so protecting vulnerable groups must be the priority

Caixin Global · Jun 1, 2022

Yunji Clocks 49% Revenue Decline In Q1

Yunji Inc (NASDAQ:YJ) reported a first-quarter FY22 sales decline of 49.3% year-on-year, to RMB342.6 million ($54 million), compared to RMB675.4 million last year. The decrease was primarily due to the negative impact of the outbreaks of the highly-transmissible Delta and Omicron variants of COVID-19 in early 2022 on the company's operations. The repeat…

Benzinga · May 31, 2022

Huazhu Group Stock Gains On Q1 Earnings Beat

Huazhu Group Ltd (NASDAQ:HTHT) reported a first-quarter FY22 sales growth of 15.2% year-on-year to $423 million, beating the consensus of $378.25 million. The occupancy rate for all legacy-Huazhu hotels in operation was 59.2%, down 700 basis points Y/Y. Blended RevPAR (revenue per available room) was RMB132 versus RMB138 the previous year. The operating…

Benzinga · May 31, 2022

As UK Covid cases fall to lowest level for a year, what could the future look like?

With confirmed cases dropping as testing falls away, will the disease continue to remain in the background?

The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2022

Market Wrap: ASX200 set to start the week on a high, while Omicron and floods decelerate growth

The ASX200 locked in a second straight week of gains closing 0.5 per cent higher at 7182, supported by gains in the materials and financial sectors.

The New Daily · May 30, 2022

Could I still be infectious after COVID isolation? And should I bother wearing a mask once I'm all better?

If you are at home with COVID, you might be wondering how long you’re really infectious for. You don’t want to isolate longer than necessary but you also don’t want to risk your friends’ and workmates’ health – or vulnerable strangers for that matter.

The Conversation · May 29, 2022

COVID-19 reinfections on the rise across Australia as experts warn Omicron 'has tricks up its sleeve'

Experts are warning that COVID still "has tricks up its sleeve", with reinfections rising and new strains emerging.

ABC News · May 28, 2022