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Omicron can resist Covaxin better: NIV data

PUNE: A study carried out to assess Omicron's immune-escape ability has found that it's better at resisting Covaxin than the original SARS-CoV-2 B.1 (Wuhan) variant, and the Beta and Delta variants. The research was carried out by experts from the Pune-based ICMR-National Institute of Virology (NIV).

The Times of India

Pandemic vaccine passports in Canada: A brief history and potential future

The simple idea of tracking and requiring proof of vaccination created some of the most disruptive protests in Canadian history, and the declaration of a national emergency.

The Conversation

Thousands of aged care workers have not got their promised bonus, union says

Many aged care workers are questioning why they are yet to receive a $400 bonus promised by the Prime Minister earlier this year.

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Experts warn symptoms of new BA.2 Covid variant could be mistaken for common allergies

The new variant, which is considered to be a subvariant of Omicron, has arrived in Ireland, with over 500 cases now confirmed in the country

Irish Mirror

Humza Yousaf: Covid patient numbers in Scotland ‘could rise for a few weeks yet’

The Health Secretary spoke after the number of Covid patients in hospital hit a record high for the fourth consecutive day.

The Independent UK

A new Covid variant could be worse than Omicron, Professor Sir Chris Whitty warns

He said that people should expect significant problems in 'all parts of the world for the rest of our lives'

Nottingham Post

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

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of Omicron, experts say

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Darden Restaurants' Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates Bitten By Omicron

Darden Restaurants Inc (NYSE:DRI) reported third-quarter FY22 sales growth of 41.3% year-on-year, to $2.45 billion, missing the consensus of $2.51 billion. Same-restaurant sales increased 38.1%. Darden clocked an operating margin of 12.3%, and the operating income jumped 103.4% Y/Y to $301 million. EBITDA was $395 million. EPS of $1.93 missed the consensus of…

Benzinga

'Omicron is a big sting in the tail', warns public health boss, as Burnham calls for free tests to stay

“We’re seeing real impacts on staff absence. We’re still seeing care home outbreaks," the public health chief revealed

Manchester Evening News

Singapore to end quarantine for vaccinated arrivals

Move comes as more Asia-Pacific countries ease border restrictions.

Al Jazeera

Deltacron on the move

Thailand on Wednesday reported 73 cases of the Deltacron variant, a hybrid of the Delta and Omicron strains of the new coronavirus, and all patients had fully recovered, according to the Department of Medical Sciences (DMS).

Bangkok Post

Analysts Bump Up AAR's Price Target Post Q3 Results

AAR Corp's (NYSE:AIR) price target has been raised to $56 (an upside of 12%) from $50 by RBC Capital analyst Ken Herbert while maintaining his Outperform rating on the shares. The analyst notes AAR's Q3 results showed steady improvement, with aviation sales up just under 3% Q/Q. Herbert specifies that AAR faced…

Benzinga

CPS won’t make up 5 lost school days from January standoff with CTU

The decision announced Wednesday means teachers won’t automatically get paid for that missed time, a sore spot for educators who were upset to lose nearly a week of pay without gaining many additional precautions during the city’s Omicron surge.

Chicago Sun-Times

New BA.2 variant of Omicron Covid-19 now the dominant strain in NI, GP says

The BA.2 strain is even more transmissible than its connected Omicron variant of the disease according to Dr Alan Stout

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The Guardian - UK

NHS under pressure from new Covid wave across England, says Chris Whitty

Increasing numbers of people needing hospital treatment for coronavirus, says chief medical officer

Evening Standard

NHS survived Omicron but threat of new variant remains, says doctor two years on from lockdown

‘That was the only saving grace but there doesn’t seem to be a plan on how to cope with another outbreak in the future,’ says anaesthetist Ed Patrick

Bangkok Post

Double masking enough, health ministry says

Wearing more than two face masks does not mean better protection from Covid-19, a senior Public Health Ministry official said on Wednesday.

Chronicle Live

Newcastle health boss's Covid warning to 'protect the vulnerable' two years after lockdown

Newcastle's Director of Public Health Prof Eugene reflected on the pandemic so far, and explained what the situation is in March 2022

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The Guardian - AU

‘A new beginning’: New Zealand to drop Covid vaccine passes and mandates

PM Jacinda Ardern, who oversaw some of the toughest restrictions in the world, says rules will relax after Omicron peak in early April

The Conversation

As New Zealand relaxes restrictions, here’s what we can still do to limit COVID infections

New Zealanders are about to enjoy cautiously relaxed COVID restrictions under the country’s COVID-19 Protection Framework, starting from this weekend.

ABC News

The Loop: Ukrainians going on offensive, China shuts down a city as Omicron surges, and how coughing into your phone could detect COVID

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ABC News

When Omicron peaked, the number of aged care residents dying without COVID-19 jumped too, new data reveals

During the Omicron wave, there was a "highly statistically significant" jump in the number of people who died in aged care without COVID-19, according to a prominent epidemiologist.

Irish Mirror

Everything you need to know about super infectious new Covid strain BA.2 expected to hit Ireland

The new strain has been described as the “sister” of Omicron but is understood to be much more infectious than its predecessor

Chronicle Live

Covid-19 rates: Data shows BA.2 'stealth Omicron' is hitting Gosforth and North Tyneside hard

Covid-19 continues to hit our region though there are signs that the rocketing Covid-19 rates we've seen in the last week could be beginning to slow

Birmingham Post

Knights issues profit warning after Omicron hits revenues

CEO David Beech says 'recent events' have held the business back from delivering a stronger performance

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