The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

UK's 10 worst Covid hotspots as Omicron sub-variant becomes dominant in Scotland

Latest Department of Health data reveals that Na h-Eileanan Siar in Scotland has the highest infection rate in the UK, while Somerset West and Taunton tops the list in England - with cases up more than 50% in a week

Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2022

Covid 'Stealth Omicron' Ba.2 variant - what we know as strain becomes dominant in Scotland

Ba.2 - also called the 'Stealth Omicron' variant - has been confirmed as the dominant strain in Scotland. Today Nicola Sturgeon spoke in the Scottish Parliament announcing the scrapping of face masks would be delayed as a result.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 15, 2022

United Airlines Eyes Better End Of Q1 Revenue Outlook As Business Traffic Rebounds

United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) updated its first-quarter 2022 guidance. All numbers are comparable to 1Q19. UAL now sees its Q1 capacity down ~19% compared to 1Q19, versus a prior expectation of down 16%-18%. It expects total operating revenue to be near the better end of its previous view of (20%) - (25%)…

Benzinga · Mar 15, 2022

With the new BA.2 COVID sub-variant spreading rapidly, what will Australia's colder months look like?

With influenza infections dropping to record lows during the social distancing phase of the pandemic, Australia is in uncharted waters as we approach winter with a new sub-variant in play.

ABC News · Mar 14, 2022

Can you catch Stealth Omicron if you've already had the original Omicron Covid variant?

Now Covid rates are rising again in the UK, some people might found themselves catching it for the first time – but others may have already had it. So is it possible to catch the Stealth Omicron variant if you've already had the original variant?

Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2022

New 'stealth' Covid is on the rise in the UK - the five common symptoms to look out for

'Stealth' Covid, a variant of Omicron can't be differentiated with simple tests and is more transmissible than other variants. The WHO prepares to give an update to the UK

Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2022

'Deltacron’ is a hybrid of delta and omicron variants. How worried should we be?

LOS ANGELES — As the latest coronavirus surge fades, health officials are keeping watch on a new mishmash of the delta and omicron variants.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 14, 2022

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 14, 2022

Fear over 'new bug strain'

Health experts have sounded the alarm after the discovery of a new mutation of the Omicron coronavirus variant in Hong Kong.

Bangkok Post · Mar 13, 2022

Tasmania's child vaccination rate stalls, in the face of Omicron sub-variant BA.2

Tasmania has one of the world's highest vaccination rates, but many young children are still unvaccinated. So, why has progress stalled? And what could the ramifications be for the rest of the population?

ABC News · Mar 13, 2022