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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Bega loss and big byelection swings are a clear warning to vulnerable NSW government

For the Coalition, the results are a troubling reflection of how voters have responded to Dominic Perrottet’s handling of Omicron

The Guardian - AU

Uncertainty over jobs data due to Omicron

This week's January job figures could see the unemployment rate nudge down to 4.1 per cent, although there is uncertainty surrounding the report due to Omicron.

AAP

Uncertainty over jobs data due to Omicron as nation records at least 47 virus deaths – as it happened

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As the Omicron wave devastated Sydney's hospitals, these healthcare workers were in the thick of it

Many healthcare workers are afraid of speaking to the media, but they are also desperate for the public to know what's been happening in our hospitals. As the Omicron wave peaked in Sydney last month, Background Briefing was following them. These are their stories — in their words — about…

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China Gives Conditional Approval for Pfizer Covid Pill

China on Saturday said it had given "conditional" approval for Pfizer's Covid-19 drug Paxlovid to treat adults with mild to moderate illness and a high risk of developing severe disease. The drug has so far been authorized in about 40 countries including the United States and Israel, while the European…

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How North East Covid rates are dropping ahead of all restrictions being axed later this month

Covid case rates have fallen dramatically across the North East since Omicron's January peak

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Coronavirus: Israel Finds 4th Vaccine Dose Not As Effective Against Omicron

The second booster with Pfizer or Moderna raises antibodies but not enough to protect against the Omicron Covid-19 variant.

Zenger

We’re underestimating Omicron’s spread – epidemiologist

A prominent epidemiologist contradicts the Prime Minister over the spread of Omicron

Newsroom.co.nz

Canada to make changes to COVID border restrictions next week-official

Canada is reviewing its pandemic-related border restrictions and will likely announce changes next week, as the worst of a Omicron variant-driven wave appears to have passed, Canada's health minister said on Friday.

Reuters

South Western Railway to restore timetable following Omicron disruption

From Monday, 21 February, its timetable will be restored to the one last used in December 2021

Evening Standard

We got lucky with Omicron. Boris Johnson is rolling the dice again

Rushing to remove Covid restrictions puts our beloved, fantastic but fragile and failing NHS on the line

The Guardian - UK

Stagflation is here as Omicron hits UK economy

City Comment: The Chancellor should delay the April tax increases

Evening Standard

‘Material effect’: Omicron fuels inflation fears as businesses hike prices

Australians are paying more for everything from clothes to burgers after Omicron wreaked havoc on businesses in January, economists warn.

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The Guardian - UK

Heathrow hopeful of summer holiday boom after January passenger slump

Airport says travel was down 56% in first month of 2022 because of Omicron cancellations

ABC News

Omicron has been detected in New York deer. Here are a few more animals that have contracted COVID-19

While there's no evidence to suggest the deer have been passing the virus to humans, researchers say they could be vulnerable to repeated re-infections.

Wales Online

Only 12 per cent of UK government Omicron support funds handed to businesses

Some £556 million of the £635 million funding pot for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant scheme has yet to be allocated

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live: UK economy grows 7.5% in 2021 despite Omicron hit, US facing big rates hike

The UK economy grew 7.5% last year as disruption from the Omicron variant dealt a smaller-than-expected blow to activity in December.

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Daily Mirror

UK economy rebounded by 7.5% last year despite December Omicron threat

Last year's rebound came after a 9.4% collapse in 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic spread and lockdown rules were imposed across the UK, forcing many workers onto furlough

Birmingham Post

UK economy grew by 7.5% in 2021 despite December Omicron impact

The economy contracted by 0.2% in December as the hospitality and leisure sector felt the brunt of Omicron and related Government restrictions

The Independent UK

UK economy delivers record growth in 2021 amid Covid rebound

The growth, which exceeded projections by the Bank of England, nevertheless came after a 9.4% slump in the economy in 2020.

Evening Standard

GDP grew by record 7.5% in 2021 despite Omicron hit

The UK economy grew by a record 7.5 per cent in 2021 as it bounced back from the Covid pandemic but contracted in December after the Omicron variant hit Britain.

The Guardian - UK

UK economy grew by fastest rate since second world war in 2021

GDP rose 7.5% across last year but contracted by 0.2% in December as Omicron dented consumer spending

The Guardian - AU

Johnson receives ‘partygate’ police questionnaire – as it happened

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Liverpool Echo

Omicron symptoms update as ZOE app founder gets covid

Professor Spector has warned symptoms are completely different to those listed by the government

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