The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ:PZZA) reported fourth-quarter FY21 sales growth of 12.6% year-on-year, to $528.88 million, beating the consensus of $523.54 million. Adjusted EPS of $0.75 topped the Street view of $0.71. Comparable sales growth was 8.6% in Q4, versus 15.6% growth recorded last year. Comparable sales improved 11.1% in North America and…

Leading immunologist Professor Luke O'Neill says scientists are monitoring the new strain "closely"

As New Zealand’s Omicron outbreak accelerates, with new community infections doubling every few days, the rising number of child cases is a reminder of the challenge to protect the health and well-being of children during a public health emergency.

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Australian shares have their worst day since September 2020, plunging 3 per cent after Russian President Vladimir Putin launches an invasion of Ukraine.

Researchers using a decades-old recipe unveil the first COVID vaccine to forego patents and allow drug makers around the world to reproduce it for free, a potential game changer for countries where vaccination rates are behind target.

ON THE COVID FRONTLINE: The Manchester Evening News was granted access to Wythenshawe Hospital's remaining covid ward ahead of controversial self-isolation changes on Thursday. Words by Sophie Halle-Richards and pictures by Antony Moss

Indonesia's daily case numbers are reaching new records while just under 70 per cent of the population has been vaccinated, yet the country insists it is prepared to tackle the Omicron wave.

Aotearoa's small business economy is outperforming other countries on paper, but the next month's results will show the true impact of the Omicron outbreak.