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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

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

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.

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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

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

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 Times of India

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 Hindu

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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.

The Times of India

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

ABC News

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.

Tribune News Service

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

Wales Online

Covid-19 infections continue to fall in much of UK but rise in Scotland

Total infections are down 78% since the peak of the BA.2 Omicron wave

The Independent UK

Dominant coronavirus mutant contains ghost of pandemic past

The coronavirus mutant that is now dominant in the United States spreads faster than its omicron predecessors, is adept at escaping immunity and might possibly cause more serious disease

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WHO: COVID-19 cases mostly drop, except for the Americas

The World Health Organization says the number of new coronavirus cases and deaths are still falling globally after peaking in January

Benzinga

Lenovo Clocks Slowest Revenue Growth In 7 Quarters As Pandemic Demand Cools Down

Lenovo Group Ltd (OTC:LNVGY) reported fourth-quarter FY21/22 revenue growth of ~7% year-on-year to $16.69 billion, below the consensus of $17.36 billion. SSG revenue grew 28% and improved its operating margin by more than 1 point Y/Y. ISG sustained its profitability. IDG improved its operating margin Y/Y. It marked Lenovo's slowest growth in seven…

The Hindu

IndiGo Q4 loss widens to ₹1,681 crore on zooming fuel costs, Omicron wave

Weak rupee adds to woes; airline recorded first profit in 7 quarters in Q3

Bangkok Post

Covid travel restrictions: Germany

Travel in Europe is subject to Covid-19 restrictions. The omicron variant has led to higher numbers of infections, which are often less severe. This is how Germany is responding to the current situation.

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The Times of India

IndiGo Q4 loss balloons to Rs 1,682 crore due to Omicron, costlier fuel & weaker rupee

NEW DELHI: IndiGo’s loss for the January-March 2022, quarter ballooned to Rs 1,681.8 crore, up 47% from a loss of Rs 1,147.2 crore, due to a mix of factors like the Omicron wave, costlier jet fuel and weaker rupee.

The Conversation

When is a COVID mutation a new variant, and when is it a subvariant? And what’s a recombinant?

We’ve all become familiar with virus mutations over the course of the pandemic, and can all probably list off the COVID variants including Alpha, Delta and Omicron. But now we’re hearing more and more about subvariants, as Omicron mutates into Omicron BA.2, Omicron BA.4, Omicron XE, and more.

Irish Mirror

Fear new Covid wave building momentum as further two cases of BA.4 detected in Ireland

Fears have risen that the more transmissible strain is now building momentum in the country after two previous cases were reported by Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan earlier this month

Benzinga

Chinese Social Media Weibo Bans Another Business Leader After He Questions China's Zero Covid Policy

Weibo Corp (NASDAQ:WB) banned Trip.Com Group Limited (NASDAQ:TCOM) co-founder and Chair James Liang for alleged violation of laws, Reuters reports. The social media company neither elaborated on the violation nor cited the reasons behind the ban. Liang had recently questioned the wisdom of the country's zero-COVID strategy as the country's Presidential election draws closer. Also…

The Conversation

COVID nasal sprays could offer advantages over traditional vaccines – a virologist explains how they work

As new waves of omicron infections continue to hit around the world, it’s becoming clearer that COVID is here to stay. As such, in the years to come, vaccination – both first courses and booster doses – will likely remain necessary to brace global communities against the worst health outcomes…

The Independent UK

Covid-19 death registrations fall for second week in a row

The drop comes despite a backlog of deaths caused by the May bank holiday.

Tribune News Service

New York’s COVID case rate drops for 6th straight day, Hochul’s office says

NEW YORK — After weeks of uber-contagious omicron subvariants rippling across New York, something else is finally spreading: good news.

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