The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

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 · Mar 30, 2022

COVID cases in Asia surpass 100 million - Reuters tally

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.

Reuters · Mar 30, 2022

Why Getting Your Third Dose Is Important To People With Disability Or Compromised Immunity

Yet to get boosted? If you're dragging your feet, read what these people who live with a disability or compromised immune system have to say.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 30, 2022

What is XE Covid? Two types of Omicron mutate into new strain as scientists monitor closely

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

Daily Record · Mar 29, 2022

Omicron ‘Stealth’ COVID Variant BA.2 Now Dominant Globally

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.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 29, 2022

Scientists keeping watch on mutant covid strain which has seen hundreds of cases

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

Wales Online · Mar 29, 2022

NT Health authorities warn NT COVID-19 cases could rise after detection of Omicron sub-variant BA.2

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.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2022

Current COVID-19 wave could protect against new, 'meaner' variant, says Melbourne epidemiologist

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.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2022

Health Minister Eluned Morgan reveals plans and challenges to overcome Wales' record NHS waiting lists

'We know that there are people who are genuinely in pain across the whole of Wales, and I'm absolutely determined to relieve them of that pain as soon as I can'

Wales Online · Mar 28, 2022

Hospitals battling new Covid wave as doctors ‘can’t rule out cancelling surgeries’

Greater Manchester’s lead Director of Public Health said it was “no surprise” that coronavirus rates were back on the climb after the government rolled back the remaining Covid safety measures

Daily Mirror · Mar 28, 2022