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WA records 643 new local COVID-19 cases as Omicron outbreak erupts, five people in hospital

The number of new COVID-19 cases in Western Australia erupts, with 643 local infections reported plus two travel-related cases, after a series of days with the number hovering over 200.

ABC News

As New Zealand's Omicron infections rise rapidly, genome surveillance is shifting gears

Genomic sequencing has been a key tool throughout Aotearoa’s COVID-19 pandemic, with data generated here now part of the 8.5 million genomes shared globally.

The Conversation

CEO strategies for handling huge Omicron workplace disruption

Businesses need to use technology and ingenuity to keep as many staff working as possible. Francois Barton spoke to 48 top NZ CEOs about their plans.

Newsroom.co.nz

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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

‘Most disruptive period’: Coles targets Easter for restocked shelves after Omicron

Coles hopes to fully restock its shelves in time for Easter as the Omicron staffing crisis eases, with Steven Cain saying inflation is rising.

The New Daily

WA Omicron modelling predicts 464,000 COVID cases, 129 deaths, and reopening the border will make no difference

Western Australia is expected to record almost 500,000 COVID-19 cases and 129 deaths in the six months after the border comes down on March 3, according to long-awaited Omicron modelling.

ABC News

WA to go it alone on virus restrictions

As much of Australia prepares to unwind rules, Western Australia faces months of COVID-19 restrictions as it grapples with a growing Omicron outbreak.

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How Victoria's COVID-19 rules on masks and working from home will change this week

Victorian authorities say the state is "down the other side" of the Omicron peak, leading to a further loosening of rules on masks, working from home and elective surgeries. Here is what's changing at 11:59pm Friday.

ABC News

These coveted COVID-19 treatments can prevent hospitalizations — but Illinois doesn’t know who’s getting them

After WBEZ inquired about who is receiving the therapeutics, the Illinois Department of Public Health asked pharmacies to track it. "That is a big concern," said Dr. Arti Barnes, the department’s chief medical officer.

Chicago Sun-Times

New Covid variants likely and ‘could be worse’ than Omicron, say government health advisers

The government’s top public health advisers have warned new Covid-19 variants are likely in the future and they “could be more severe” than Omicron.

Evening Standard

WA businesses struggle to adapt to new COVID-19 restrictions as Omicron takes hold

A 2-square-metre rule is among new restrictions introduced in Western Australia amid the growing Omicron outbreak, and some businesses are already finding it difficult to operate.

ABC News

Thousands of Queensland outpatient appointments postponed for COVID-19 Omicron surge, patients feeling lost in system

Queensland authorities postponed non-urgent outpatient appointments as COVID-19 spread through the state but as hospitals play catch-up, some patients are worried the delay could mean adverse health outcomes for them.

ABC News

Chris Whitty warns next Covid variant could be worse than Omicron as PM axes rules

England's Chief Medical Officer said new strains could "cause significant problems" and be "more vaccine escaping" than Omicron

Daily Mirror

Irish immunology expert says data suggests new Covid strain is not more harmful

Initial studies have indicated that BA.2, a subvariant of Omicron, is more transmissible and could cause more severe illness than previous strains

Irish Mirror

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Newsroom.co.nz

PM's unintentional timeline for lifting mandates

The Prime Minister says she can’t and won’t give dates on when vaccine mandates might start to lift, but she’s unintentionally done just that, writes political editor Jo Moir.

Newsroom.co.nz

Frustration over Govt's 'misleading' Covid testing figures

Why is the testing system already buckling, well below our 'baseline' capacity?

The Independent UK

Living with Covid: What is Boris Johnson’s plan?

PM set to scrap final restrictions in England after waning of Omicron wave

The Guardian - UK

UK Covid: Boris Johnson announces end to restrictions in England – as it happened

Prime minister says all legal restrictions can be lifted now vaccination levels are high and deaths are low

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Wales Online

UK needs 'early warning system' for new Covid variants says vaccine expert

We need to 'monitor whether those new variants are indeed causing more severe disease than Omicron did'

The Guardian - UK

UK business activity strongest since June, led by travel and leisure; prices surge – as it happened

Eurozone growth also booms, as European stock markets are mixed amid rising tensions on the Ukraine-Russia border

The Guardian - UK

Germany to begin rollout of Novavax’s jab; New Zealand to end vaccine mandates after Omicron peak

Latest updates: Germany hopes protein-based vaccine comparable to flu jabs will help sway people sceptical of mRNA vaccines

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

Inverse

Covid-19 reinfections: 3 vital medical questions, answered

A question that remains unanswered is whether an omicron infection in an unvaccinated person is less severe if that person has already been infected.

AAP

PM confident of a lift in wage growth

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is confident Australia's workers will enjoy better wage increases as the economy grows and unemployment falls further.

Manchester Evening News

Inside Greater Manchester's busiest hospital two years on from their first Covid patient

ON THE COVID FRONTLINE: The Manchester Evening News was granted access to Manchester Royal Infirmary to see how life has changed for those working on the coronavirus frontline. Words by Sophie Halle-Richards and pictures by Anthony Moss

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