The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Good morning, early birds. Prime Minister Scott Morrison is the least trusted prime minister in 14 years according to a Newspoll, and Omicron subvariant BA.2 is reportedly set to become Australia’s dominant strain by the end of the month. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

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.

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

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of Omicron, experts say

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

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?

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…

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

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