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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

With WA's COVID-19 peak looming as Omicron spreads, businesses are trying to protect staff

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.

ABC News

No, catching Omicron is not 'inevitable' – here's why we should all still avoid the virus

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.

The Conversation

Why Are Barnes & Noble Education Shares Trading Lower Today

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…

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New Zealand records highest daily COVID cases as US issues travel warning

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

ABC News

Businesses back on track after Omicron hit

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

AAP

Omicron doesn't need its own custom COVID vaccine: here's why

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.

The Conversation

Why Uber Shares Are Trading Higher Today

Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER) updated its guidance for the first quarter of FY22. Uber now sees adjusted EBITDA of $130 million - $150 million up (from $100 million - $130 million) Uber sees a sequential improvement in both Mobility and Delivery segment Adjusted EBITDA (Q1 2022 over Q4 2021). Related Content: 5 Uber Analysts…

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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

Experts urge US cities and states to prep for future outbreaks as Omicron slows

As cases and hospitalizations decline, public health experts worry it might lull people into thinking the pandemic is over

The Guardian - US

State feels existing EEC target can be met

The rapid spread of Omicron infections and the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict are expected to affect the country's investment prospects this year, but the government remains optimistic that investment in its flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) can reach 2.2 trillion baht over the next five years as projected.

Bangkok Post

The idea that saved many lives in Manchester as the country braced for Omicron

ON THE COVID FRONTLINE: Inside the Coronavirus Medicines Delivery Unit (CMDU) at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust which is helping prevent those most at risk being hospitalised with the virus

Manchester Evening News

Workforces wiped out, executives feeling the heat in Omicron outbreak

The outbreak is 'wiping out' workforces, and managers trying to fill the gaps feel broken.

Newsroom.co.nz

Prisoners need a bail-out from Omicron, say advocates

A group of prisoner advocacy and justice reform organisations are calling for urgent measures to get as many out from behind bars as the peak of Omicron approaches

Newsroom.co.nz

Virologist Q&A: Differences between the two Omicron subvariants of concern

A Q&A with the virologist Dr Jemma Geoghegan about BA.1 and BA.2 subvariants

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Omicron Covid scam texts pretending to be from NHS swindle £531,000 from Brits in two months

Action Fraud says that in 2022, 412 people have fallen victim to scammers who pretend to be the NHS and send texts requesting personal information

Bristol Post

Bristol Covid-19 latest: City sees big drop in cases as deaths remain low

Death rates are at their lowest since Omicron variant arrived

Daily Record

Perth nightclub boss wins Covid closure fund appeal after Hogmanay parties cancelled by Omicron restrictions

John Bryden thanked the Scottish Government for approving five-figure compensation

Evening Standard

Maths professor picks up Kalashnikov to defend Kyiv: ‘I never thought at 67 I’d be carrying a gun’

Dr Igor Nesteruk has gone from writing papers about Omicron to defending Kyiv

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Bristol bars and restaurants get TWO extra days to apply for Omicron grants after council closed applications early

The grants are potentially worth £10,000 to cover a 'lost Christmas'

AAP

WA has 2137 new Omicron cases, peak looms

Western Australia has recorded 2137 new COVID-19 cases, with the state's Omicron outbreak expected to peak within coming weeks.

Bristol Post

Bristol bars and restaurants 'miss out on Omicron grant' as council close applications early

“It’s an absolute shambles. To say the hospitality industry in Bristol is p***ed off is an understatement"

Benzinga

Travelzoo's Q4 Performance Lags Street View; Sees Return To Profitability In Q1 2022

Travelzoo (NASDAQ:TZOO) reported fourth-quarter FY21 revenue growth of 13% year-on-year to $14.1 million, missing the consensus of $18.2 million. Business segment revenue decreased 3% Y/Y to $8.6 million in North America and rose 77% to $4.8 million in Europe. Jack's Flight Club revenue declined 13% Y/Y to $0.803 million. EPS loss of $(0.25)…

Benzinga

Why Are Big Lots Shares Trading Lower Today

Big Lots Inc (NYSE:BIG) reported a fourth-quarter FY21 sales decline of 0.3% year-on-year, to $1.73 billion, beating the consensus of $1.72 billion. Comparable sales decreased 2.3% versus a 7.9% increase last year. On a two-year basis, comparable sales increased 5.4%. The gross margin for the quarter decreased 210 basis points Y/Y to 37.3%.…

The Times of India

Omicron has weakened need for booster shots, says official

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Ongoing COVID outbreak in Mildura prompts call for residents to get vaccine booster shots

Infections are declining in most of Victoria, but authorities say a Delta outbreak in Mildura that coincided with the Omicron wave means the city is still struggling to bring the virus under control.

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