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Most COVID patients in NZ's Omicron outbreak are vaccinated, but that's no reason to doubt vaccine benefits

New Zealand’s Omicron wave may be peaking, but we’ll continue to record thousands of new cases each day and most people who test positive or are hospitalised with COVID will have been vaccinated.

The Conversation

NSW COVID-19 cases jump to nearly 21,000

Daily COVID-19 cases in NSW have again surged to more than 20,000 as the new Omicron sub-variant spreads rapidly and four more people with the virus have died.

AAP

Study suggests 40% of Covid-19 survivors have long-term effects

DEAR DOCTORS: I had the Omicron variant of Covid-19, and even though it was mild, I'm not back to normal. I am tired all the time, my joints ache and my sense of smell is still gone. I've been told that this could be long Covid-19. I thought that only…

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Covid-19 in hospital: BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron sees number of patients with the virus begin to rise

The latest Government data shows the new Omicron sub-variant is putting the pressure back on the North East's hospitals

Chronicle Live

With Covid cases surging across Australia, will a fourth vaccine dose be required?

How effective would a second booster be? Who is eligible now? Why are third dose numbers lagging? Experts explain

The Guardian - AU

Omicron BA.2 set to become dominant Covid variant in Malaysia

Malaysia expects the BA.2 subvariant of Omicron will soon become dominant in the country, raising concerns given its possible higher transmission rate, health director-general Noor Hisham Abdullah said in a statement on Monday.

Bangkok Post

Fauci dismisses rumours about resignation and says there’s still a ‘way to go’ before pandemic ends

Fauci says US can expect an uptick in cases due to an Omicron sub-variant

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Deltacron and Stealth Omicron differences explained as Covid infections in UK surge again

Two new Covid-19 variants are surging across the globe but what exactly are they? And should we be worried?

The Independent UK

WA COVID-19 cases continue surprise fall

Western Australia has recorded 5566 new COVID-19 infections, with the state's Omicron outbreak now believed to be weeks away from reaching its peak.

AAP

US likely to see Covid cases rise from Omicron subvariant, Fauci says

Biden’s chief medical adviser also says the US is ‘clearly going in the right direction’ on the pandemic

The Guardian - US

SA voters misled by Labor: Birmingham

Federal Finance Minister Simon Birmingham says a Labor scare campaign and the unlucky timing of the Omicron COVID-19 variant are among the reasons for Steven...

The Canberra Times

Deltacron and Stealth Omicron differences explained as Covid infections in UK surge again

Two new Covid-19 variants are surging across the globe but what exactly are they? And should we be worried?

The Independent UK

Deltracron and Stealth Omicron differences explained as Covid infections in UK surge again

Two new Covid-19 variants are surging across the globe but what exactly are they? And should we be worried?

The Independent UK

Recombination of two virus variants seen since 2020

The Alpha and Wuhan strain recombinant was the first; the latest is a mixture of two Omicron sub-lineages

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The Guardian - AU

New Covid case numbers across Australia rise by 37% in a week as Omicron subvariant takes hold

Australia records 28 Covid-related deaths, with 12 in NSW, 10 in Queensland, four in Western Australia and two in Victoria

Daily Record

Amy MacDonald shares behind the scenes snaps ahead of sold out OVO Hydro gig

The Scottish singer's show was previously set for December 17, but was postponed due to the rising number of Omicron cases.

Evening Standard

Covid figures: ‘One in 18 Londoners have virus’ as UK records 90,349 daily cases and 126 deaths

Scientists have attributed a surge in infections to the growth of the BA.2 variant, dubbed ‘Stealth Omicron’

The Independent UK

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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Bangkok Post

VIDEO: This Week's Top Stories March 18

This week: entry relaxations, Porsche kills motorcyclist, new Omicron mutation and a hazing death.

ABC News

Tasmania's active COVID cases surpass January peak as Omicron BA.2 strain takes hold

Tasmania has hit the highest number of active COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started — with experts warning the daily tally is expected to climb far higher.

Evening Standard

What is Deltacron and what do we know about the new variant in the UK so far?

Everything you need to know about the confirmed new coronavirus - Deltacron

Axios

Omicron hit little kids hard

The findings are more evidence that the virus can cause severe illness in young children.

Chronicle Live

Covid rises continue as 'stealth Omicron' hits areas like Gosforth and Ashington

Covid cases are rising again across the North East - with areas like Gosforth and Ashington hit hard according to Government figures

Daily Record

Deltacron, Omicron and Stealth Omicron Covid symptoms as cases skyrocket

Stealth Omicron now accounts for over 80 percent of Scottish Covid cases.

Wales Online

Senior hospital ICU consultant on the state of Covid in Wales right now as cases grow

Dr Ami Jones said she has noticed a rise in sickness absence rates among her colleagues and was keeping a close eye on the new Omicron sub-variant BA.2

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