The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of Omicron, experts say

Coronavirus infections in Asia passed 100 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the region records a resurgence in cases, dominated by the BA.2 Omicron sub-variant.

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Over 600 cases of the variant have been identified, according to the UK Health Security Agency.

A sub-variant of the highly transmissible Omicron version of coronavirus known as BA.2 is now dominant worldwide, prompting surges in many countries in Europe and Asia and raising concern over the potential for a new wave in the United States. Below is a summary of what is known about BA.2.…

As the UK sees its case rate sit at more than 900 experts have given an update on three of the virus mutants

The Northern Territory has so far avoided a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, but authorities are warning that could soon change, with Omicron sub-variant BA.2 now confirmed in the community.

While Omicron BA.2 is sending infection numbers back up, epidemiologist Professor Tony Blakely says this spate of infections could help prepare us if a new, deadlier variant emerges.

Jemma Geoghegan answers some questions about a new variant of Covid-19 emerging overseas.