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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Cruise ship ban to end; nation records 24 Covid deaths – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

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

Tradies hit in pocket after Omicron wipes out staff

One tradie says they're feeling burnt out and suffering their worst financial month yet

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On the Omicron frontline in South Auckland

The Detail's Jessie Chiang visits the team at South Seas Healthcare in South Auckland, to find out how they're helping families isolating with Covid-19.

Newsroom.co.nz

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

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

'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.

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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

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

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

China Records Nearly 3,400 Daily Virus Cases in Worst Outbreak in Two Years

Chinese health authorities reported nearly 3,400 Covid-19 cases on Sunday, double the previous day, forcing lockdowns on virus hotspots as the country contends with its gravest outbreak in two years. A nationwide surge in cases has seen authorities close schools in Shanghai and lock down several northeastern cities, as almost…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Deltacron: Everything we know about the new Covid hybrid variant

Deltacron, as it has been named, is a recombinant variant containing elements of Omicron and Delta

Manchester Evening News

Children more unlikely to produce antibodies

Study comparing adults and children was done when Wuhan strain was in circulation; results may not hold true for Delta and Omicron

The Hindu

How long is Omicron’s incubation period? How it differs from Delta and other Covid variants

New strain thought to develop in sufferers at faster pace than original coronavirus

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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

The Independent UK

What is Deltacron? Everything you need to know about the new Covid-19 variant

Scientists in France found a new Covid-19 variant which has elements of both Delta and Omicron

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Approves Five COVID-19 Antigen Kits for Self-testing

China has granted approval to five COVID-19 antigen kits made by local companies to be used for self-testing, state broadcaster CCTV said on Saturday, as it tweaks its testing regime that has been pressured by Omicron. China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) published a notice on Friday saying Beijing Huaketai…

Chronicle Live

Covid cases rising across the North East as warning issued over Omicron BA.2 variant

It is understood that a variant of Omicron dubbed "stealth" Omicron may be causing the uptick across the region

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Reuters

China approves five COVID-19 antigen kits for self-testing - CCTV

Daily Record

Symptoms of 'stealth Omicron' and 'Deltacron' as Covid cases rise in Scotland

The number of people that have come down with the virus by the daily measurement has exceeded 10,000 over the past four days in a row in Scotland.

The Guardian - US

One-third of all US child Covid deaths occurred during Omicron surge

Children seem to be facing increasing risks as mask mandates are abandoned and vaccination rates stall

The Guardian - UK

UK economy bounces back from Omicron as more people dine out

All sectors returned to growth in January to help lift GDP by 0.8%, says ONS

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live: British American Tobacco quits Russia, Apollo mulls Pearson bid, Evraz board quits, GDP boost

The UK made a better-than-expected recovery from Omicron disruption at the start of this year, official figures showed today.

The Independent UK

Economy erased Omicron hit in January ahead of Russia’s war

Experts warned that soaring inflation will put pressure on businesses and households.

Wales Online

WHO gives update on spread of Deltacron Covid mutant hybrid in UK

Deltacron is a hybrid variant of Delta and Omicron Covid

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