The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

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 · May 5, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · May 5, 2022

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.

WEKU · May 4, 2022

Everything we know about new Omicron Covid sub-variant surging in South Africa

The new sub-variant of Covid-19 is known as BA.4 and is reportedly becoming the dominant threat in South Africa, with a handful of cases reported outside the country so far

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022

Recombinant COVID variants: What is Omicron XE?

When large volumes of two viruses that are genetically linked circulate, there’s a risk of a new ‘hybrid’ virus forming.

Al Jazeera · May 4, 2022

Beijing imposes new transit restrictions in bid to contain COVID

As Omicron spreads, officials in China’s capital city are trying to avoid the kind of mass lockdown seen in Shanghai.

Al Jazeera · May 4, 2022

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

637 cases of the new variant have been detected in England

The Independent UK · May 4, 2022

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 · May 4, 2022

Beijing reopens mass isolation centre in fight against Covid

Chinese capital ramps up efforts to control Omicron outbreak and avoid lockdowns

The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2022

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Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022