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California COVID numbers hit highest point since February; Bay Area sees worst rates

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Coronavirus infections have continued a steady climb in California since early April, and while the curve of new cases remains less steep than winter’s omicron variant surge, the rising spread of two contagious subvariants is still prompting concern about a fresh wave of virus cases.

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Two new South African Covid variants worry health bosses as a new symptom is identified

The two are thought to be more infectious and could be vaccine resistant

Bristol Post

Covid cases drop across the UK by nearly a third as Wales keeps highest infection rate

ONS data suggests that the recent surge of coronavirus, driven by the Omicron BA.2 variant, has peaked and is now decreasing week-on-week

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Omicron much less likely to leave people with long Covid, data shows

The study looked at double-vaccinated adults

Wales Online

Omicron less likely to result in long Covid among double-jabbed, figures show

The data is based on research by the Office for National Statistics.

The Independent UK

Commentary: COVID vaccines need to be evolving much faster

The virus that brought us COVID-19 is now going through accelerated evolution. Our vaccines must do the same.

Los Angeles Times

Asian Games in China postponed over spread of COVID-19

Less than three months after hosting the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, China's September Asian Games are being postponed because of concerns over the spreading omicron variant of COVID-19 The World University Games, another major multi-sport event, could also be postponed

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Holiday Inn owner enjoys boost from US spring break but struggles in China

InterContinental Hotels said revenues per available room were above pre-pandemic levels in the US but remained down in Europe.

The Independent UK

What is Omicron XE? Symptoms of the new Covid variant found in UK

XE combines genetic characteristic of the Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 variants, in what is known as a “recombinant”

The Independent UK

Nine Omicron symptoms affecting fully vaccinated — and two early signs you might have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of Omicron, experts say

The Independent UK

Telethon Kids Institute modelling shows WA about halfway through Omicron outbreak

Modelling finds WA is about halfway through its COVID-19 outbreak, with around half a million more people expected to be infected and deaths set to double and peak somewhere near 300 by the end of June.

ABC News

Why are there so many new Omicron sub-variants, like BA.4 and BA.5? Will I be reinfected? Is the virus mutating faster?

By now, many of us will be familiar with the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID. This variant of concern has changed the course of the pandemic, leading to a dramatic rise in cases around the world.

The Conversation

Dynavax's Adjuvant-Based Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Shows Encouraging Preclinical Action

Clover Biopharmaceuticals Ltd announced new promising data from a preclinical study on its bivalent vaccine candidate, which combines the trimeric spike antigens from the original SARS-CoV-2 strain and the omicron variant. Clover developed the SCB-2019 antigen, a stabilized trimeric form of the S-protein based on the original strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It…

Benzinga

Royal Caribbean Cruises Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates As Omicron Affects Business

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE:RCL) reported first-quarter FY22 sales of $1.06 billion versus $42 million last year, missing the consensus of $1.15 billion. Passenger ticket revenues rose to $651.8 million versus $20.8 million last year. Cruise operating expense for the quarter was $1.2 billion compared to $283 million last year. The operating loss…

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US Study Shows Omicron As Severe As Previous COVID Variants: Reuters

A large U.S. study has found that the omicron variant of the SARS-CoV2 virus is intrinsically as severe as previous variants, unlike assumptions made in earlier studies that it was more transmissible but less severe, Reuters report. "We found that the risks of hospitalization and mortality were nearly identical between periods,"…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Omicron as Severe as Previous COVID Variants, Large Study Finds

The Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV2 virus is intrinsically as severe as previous variants, unlike assumptions made in previous studies that it was more transmissible but less severe, a large study in the United States has found. "We found that the risks of hospitalization and mortality were nearly identical between…

Axios

COVID cases jump in Northeast, Pacific Northwest

COVID cases are rising in all but 4 states and D.C. as Omicron, and potentially more transmissible versions of it, sweep across the U.S.

The Independent UK

Two new Omicron sub-variants driving an increase in Covid cases in South Africa, WHO says

‘Too soon’ to ascertain if new sub-variants cause more severe disease than others, says WHO chief

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The Independent UK

Omicron just as deadly as earlier Covid variants, Harvard scientists claim

The large study, published in Research Square, is yet to be peer-reviewed

ABC News

Echuca-Moama is buzzing in the lead up to hosting one of the area's most popular tourist attractions following its postponement in the wake of the Omicron wave.

The Independent UK

Nine Omicron symptoms affecting fully vaccinated — and two early signs you might have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of Omicron, experts say

The Independent UK

What is Omicron XE? Symptoms of the new Covid variant found in UK

XE combines genetic characteristic of the Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 variants, in what is known as a “recombinant”

Bangkok Post

Omicron as severe as previous Covid variants, large study finds

WEKU

If you've had Omicron before, are you safe from infection by the new variants?

New versions of omicron are circulating in the United States and South Africa. Two new studies shed light on the potential for future surges — and the risk factor if you've already had omicron.

Los Angeles Times

‘We’re now into our sixth wave’: Coronavirus gains in California spark new concerns

SAN FRANCISCO — Coronavirus cases are continuing to increase in California, prompting one health official to warn that the state is heading into the next wave of the pandemic.

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