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Omicron surge was more deadly in Japan after booster delay, critics say

A Japanese government delay in rolling out COVID-19 booster shots left it more vulnerable than other rich countries when the Omicron variant brought a surge of deaths, say experts, local governments and a former vaccine czar.

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Germany and Switzerland set to ease restrictions – as it happened

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The Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

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Omicron reaches WA prison, 115 new cases

Western Australia's daily local COVID-19 caseload has reached triple figures for the first time with 115 new infections, and at least 32 schools exposed.

AAP

WA records 115 new local COVID cases amid escalating Omicron outbreak

The number of new locally acquired COVID cases escalates as Premier Mark McGowan comes under sustained pressure to announce a date for the state to reopen, and defence force personnel are stationed outside a Perth nursing home.

ABC News

Lockouts and lockdowns slow Omicron's 'wildfire spread' through prisons

Prison outbreak adds urgency to warnings of the virus spreading through the incarcerated population.

Newsroom.co.nz

Marriott Stock Gains On Q4 Beat

Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) reported fourth-quarter FY21 sales growth of 105% year-on-year, to $4.45 billion, beating the analyst consensus of $3.98 billion. Comparable systemwide constant dollar RevPAR declined 19.0% worldwide, 15.3% in the U.S. & Canada, and 28.2% in international markets, compared to Q4 FY19. Total expenses rose 65.7% Y/Y to $3.8 billion.…

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WHO: Omicron Threat Remains High in East Europe

A new wave of infections from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is moving towards the east of Europe, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, urging authorities to improve vaccination and other measures. Over the past two weeks, cases of COVID-19 have more than doubled in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Perth arts body reveals £121,000 loss after 25 performances cancelled due to Omicron

Cinderella was on course to be Perth Theatre’s “best ever panto”, according to Horsecross chief executive Nick Williams

Daily Record

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

Highly contagious subvariant forms 18% of Omicron cases

The faster spreading BA.2 subvariant of Covid-19's Omicron variant accounted for 18.5% of Omicron cases examined over the past week, the Department of Medical Sciences reported.

Bangkok Post

Illinois’ plummeting COVID-19 numbers show state ‘exiting the Omicron surge’

Just eight COVID-19 deaths were reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health on Monday, the state’s lowest daily death toll since late November. Hospitals saw their lowest occupancy numbers since before Thanksgiving.

Chicago Sun-Times

Not so fast: Lightfoot won’t put ‘artificial date’ on lifting mask, proof-of-vaccination mandates

City officials last week said they’d follow the state’s lead in lifting a mask mandate by Feb. 28 — unless COVID-19 numbers worsened. Now, though citing "tremendous progress" against the Omicron surge, the mayor doesn’t want to set what she called an "artificial date."

Chicago Sun-Times

Omicron surge stymies domestic travel

Domestic travel sentiment remains weak amid a five-digit surge in daily cases and higher commodity prices, despite incentives like the We Travel Together hotel subsidy scheme and local events aimed at generating more trips.

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Irish Mirror

Spain holidays: Good news for Irish tourists after major rule eased before mid-term break

The rule had been in place since December in response to the surge in Omicron cases

Birmingham Post

'Severe shortages', 'erratic deliveries' and Omicron absences hit sales at Real Good Food

The group had been expecting to report 'further progress' after a 'solid start to the year'

The Guardian - AU

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

AAP

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.

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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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

Chronicle Live

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

Zenger

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.

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We’re underestimating Omicron’s spread – epidemiologist

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

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