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Omicron sub-variant fuels Portugal's COVID-19 surge

An Omicron sub-variant has fuelled a surge in COVID-19 cases in Portugal that now has the world's second-highest infection rate, potentially threatening the tourism sector's recovery.

Reuters

739 fresh Covid cases in Mumbai, a 4-month high

MUMBAI: A significant surge in Covid cases was recorded on Wednesday, with Maharashtra crossing 1,000 cases -a three-month high-and Mumbai going past 700 cases after almost four months. While the state has seen a 52% spike in 24 hours, Mumbai has seen a 46% rise over Tuesday numbers.

The Times of India

Why new COVID variants are driving a surprise surge

In its evolutionary fight for survival, the COVID virus is switching strategies: It’s becoming a master at slipping past our immune systems. And that, say experts, is largely why we’re dealing with an unexpected surge.

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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

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

‘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

Four most common long Covid symptoms as record 2million people suffering from it

Around 3.1% of the British population are suffering symptoms persisting for more than four weeks after catching Covid-19.

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Two million Britons have long Covid, ONS reveals

Around 3.1% of the British population are suffering symptoms persisting for more than four weeks

Evening Standard

Omicron is outrunning the vaccines designed to fight it

Omicron has substantially evolved, and the latest versions are even more immune resistant.

Axios

Is the Covid pandemic finally nearing its end?

The virus’s behaviour in highly vaccinated countries may offer clues to our future with the disease, says Aris Katzourakis, a professor in viral evolution at Oxford University

The Guardian - UK

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

The figures that show ACT hospitals under strain even before Omicron

The figures show the incredible pressure the system was under before the Omicron wave hit.

The Canberra Times

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

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…

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The Guardian - UK

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 New Daily

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 Conversation

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.

ABC News

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.

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The Times of India

Covid-19: Cases of B.A. sub-lineage of Omicron found in Maharashtra for first time

MUMBAI: For the first time in Maharashtra, four patients of B.A.4 sub-lineage and three cases of B.A.5 sub-lineage of the Omicron variant of coronavirus have been found, the state health department said on Saturday.

The Hindu

Maharashta reports first cases of B.A. sub-lineage of Omicron

All of them had only mild symptoms and were treated at home, an official of the State health department said

The Times of India

Kerala: Covid cases rise 30% in last one week, test positivity rate near 5%

KOCHI: There is a 30% increase in daily Covid cases now compared to last week in Kerala. The test positivity rate (TPR ) has touched 5%. TPR captures the size of the epidemic and the scale of testing, and TPR below 5% suggests that the infection is under control.

Bangkok Post

Hotel segment eases back to normal

Hotels are gradually recovering from pandemic lows, allowing SET-listed companies to post strong performances in the first quarter despite the persistence of the Covid-19 Omicron variant.

ABC News

Modelling predicts Western Australia's COVID-19 cases will keep falling as state enters home stretch of Omicron outbreak

Researchers believe Western Australia is about three-quarters of the way through its Omicron outbreak, with the modelling predicting COVID cases will keep falling, but not return to pre border opening levels until the end of July.

Tribune News Service

Why we need better COVID vaccines this fall

SAN JOSE, Calif. — New research by a team of San Francisco scientists is raising questions about the usefulness of a new omicron-specific COVID vaccine for next fall, as the virus quickly evolves and the risk of illness is likely to soar.

Wales Online

Covid cases fall across most of UK but one nation sees rise

Total infections have now fallen by 78% since the peak of the recent Omicron BA.2 wave in late March, when a record 4.9 million were estimated to have Covid-19

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