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What do we know about the new omicron mutant?

A new omicron mutant that is a descendent of the earlier “stealth omicron” has quickly gained ground in the United States

The Independent UK

Rise in Covid-19 death registrations despite bank holiday

The rise follows the recent surge in infections driven by the Omicron BA.2 variant.

The Independent UK

Covid camps, fenced-off apartments and workers forced to sleep in factories — inside Shanghai’s lockdown

More than 25 million residents have been shut inside their homes for four weeks while officials battle to contain the city’s worst Omicron surge to date. As fences go up around housing blocks with no end to the lockdown in sight, Ed Tucker reports from China’s Covid frontline

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FDA Gives Green Signal To Human Trial For Sorrento's STI-9167 Against Omicron

The FDA has cleared Sorrento Therapeutics Inc's (NASDAQ:SRNE) investigational new drug application (IND) for intravenous (IV) STI-9167 (COVISHIELD) to study the safety and pharmacokinetics in healthy volunteers. STI-9167 is the IV formulation of the intranasal STI-9199 neutralizing antibody. Also Read: Sorrento To Start Late-Stage Trial Of Abivertinib In Critically-Ill COVID-19 Patients. The Phase 1 study…

Benzinga

Poland, Moderna Working Towards Increased Flexibility Of COVID-19 Vaccine Contracts: Reuters

Poland can compromise with Moderna Inc (NASDAQ:MRNA) on increasing the flexibility of COVID-19 vaccine contracts, Reuters reported citing the health minister, striking an upbeat tone after initial talks with the company. Poland has said it will not take or pay for more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine under the European Union's supply contract. Reuters…

Benzinga

COVID-19 breath tests could be the future of living with the virus, but this pandemic solution has a catch

The US has just approved a new COVID-19 breathalyser test that promises to deliver results within minutes, with no nasal swabs required. Scientists say it could help safeguard big gatherings from becoming superspreader events, but there are still a few kinks to iron out.

ABC News

Covid Ireland numbers today as almost 7,000 new cases confirmed amid concern about new XE variant

There is growing concern about a new Covid subvariant Omicron XE, which was first identified in January, according to the World Health Organisation

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Boston-area COVID wastewater data starts dropping: ‘I’m cautiously optimistic’

BOSTON — The closely monitored Boston-area COVID-19 wastewater data has started falling in the past few days, sending an encouraging signal to local infectious disease experts who are “cautiously optimistic” about this virus drop.

Tribune News Service

Covid 4th wave concerns: Karnataka govt makes masks, social distancing mandatory

BENGALURU: Amid fresh Covid-19 concerns in different parts of the country and apprehensions about a possible fourth wave of the pandemic, the Karnataka government on Monday decided to issue guidelines making wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing compulsory.

The Times of India

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

So far, BA.2 is proving to be mild in hospitals, despite uptick in cases

PHILADELPHIA — Two months ago, Geisinger Health was treating 400 COVID-19 patients across its nine Pennsylvania hospitals. After a swift decline following the omicron surge, that number was around 30 in recent days.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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

COVID-19 cases are rising sharply again — should we worry?

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Here we go again?

Tribune News Service

What does a faint line mean on a lateral flow test?

Government has ended free provision of kits but Omicron sub-lineage continuing to spread

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The Hindu

Kerala braces for an uptick in COVID-19 cases

Experts do not see much cause for concern, but call for intelligent use of mask

Wales Online

Universal vaccine to beat all Covid variants to be unveiled by US military

First stage human trials of the new vaccine are under way and the results will be published within days

The Hindu

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What the symptoms are of Omicron XE - the new variant detected in the UK

Omicron XE was first detected in the UK in January and there has been 1,179 cases so far

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Do I need a second Covid-19 booster? An epidemiologist answers 3 immunity questions

The latest recommendations have left many wondering about the importance of boosters for protection against Covid-19. Here are the answers to three essential questions about boosters and immunity.

ABC News

Sydney's Chinese-Australians buying food for family in lockdown in Shanghai

Sydney residents are securing food for their families in Shanghai, who continue to live under strict lockdown rules because of a COVID-19 Omicron outbreak.

Manchester Evening News

Nearly 1,300 cases of new Covid variant found in UK with positive tests doubling in a month

"So far there is not enough evidence to draw conclusions about transmissibility, severity or vaccine effectiveness."

The Hindu

Delhi reports first case of Omicron’s BA.2.12 strain

Govt. should strengthen genome sequencing, masks do not help: Experts

Daily Mirror

All the symptoms of new Omicron XE strain as it infects over 1,170 people

The Omicron XE sub variant of coronavirus is likely to soon be dominant in the UK as cases reach 1,179 and first symptoms are reported

Wales Online

1,300 cases of new Covid variant found in UK

The UKHSA has released new data on the strain, which is a combination of two types of Omicron

Wales Online

Covid Omicron variant 'inherently less severe' even if you're unvaccinated, study finds

Hospitalised omicron cases were made up of more women than men

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