The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Brad Hazzard says new data shows the BA.2 sub-variant is becoming the dominant Omicron offshoot, and COVID-19 cases could "more than double" in weeks.

WA's health system is already beset by an increase in ambulance ramping and delays to elective surgery, and there is renewed concern about the ability of hospitals to cope when Omicron peaks.

The dairy giant says the latest health advice and a better understanding of the risk Omicron poses has contributed to the decision.

Split rosters, reserve staff and a healthy dose of luck — that is how Perth businesses are preparing for the peak of COVID-19 infections expected to hit in the next few weeks.

Aotearoa New Zealand has entered new COVID territory, characterised by high vaccination rates but also the rapid spread of the Omicron variant and rising numbers of hospitalisations.

Barnes & Noble Education Inc (NYSE:BNED) reported a third-quarter FY22 sales decline of 2.1% year-on-year, to $402.8 million, missing the consensus of $433.79 million. Retail segment gross comparable store sales increased 8.4%, and retail sales fell 3.3%. Wholesale sales decreased by 6.1%. Gross profit rose 23.2% Y/Y to $87 million with a margin…

New Zealand records its highest daily coronavirus case numbers since the pandemic started as the Omicron variant drives community transmission.

The National Australia Bank monthly business survey showed both confidence and conditions rose in February as the impact of Omicron receded.

The Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus was discovered in South Africa and emerged in November 2021. Scientists have already learned a lot about Omicron. One of the key questions that remains is how well our immune systems deal with infection by this variant.