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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

New Omicron variant is 33% more infectious, and more likely to beat vaccine

It is already the dominant strain in some countries and is spreading rapidly in the UK

Wales Online

Cases of new Omicron ‘stealth variant’ detected in Wales

Public Health Wales confirmed several cases of the Covid strain have been found

Wales Online

UK 'Stealth Omicron' cases double as new study suggests it is 33% more transmissible

The 'stealth' sub-variant of Omicron is called BA.2 and has been spreading quickly across the UK according to the latest UK gene sequencing which found over 4,000 cases

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‘Knocked back sales’: Retailers face uncertain 2022 after Omicron ruined Christmas

Retailers are preparing for a bumpy ride in 2022 after the Omicron and Delta waves spoiled Christmas trading, with new data showing plunging December sales.

The New Daily

Cuba leads the world in vaccinating children as young as two against Covid

With confidence in public health system high, 95% of kids aged 2-18 are fully vaccinated and Omicron infection rates are low

The Guardian - US

Merseyrail issues train timetable update after staff shortages

The train service was affected by the rising infection rates brought about by Omicron

Liverpool Echo

Denmark becomes first EU country to lift Covid restrictions despite BA.2 variant

Denmark has become the first country in the European Union to lift all remaining Covid restrictions, despite a rise in cases caused by a sub-variant of Omicron.

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Joules sales up but profits dented by Covid costs and supply chain issues

The high street fashion chain said it suffered from shipping delays, increased distribution costs and fewer shoppers as the Omicron variant took hold.

The Independent UK

UK factory output growth jumps; US job openings rise; record low eurozone unemployment – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK

Omicron sub-variant detected in 57 countries, says WHO – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

‘Stealth’ subvariant could stall Omicron surge’s freefall in Illinois

Illinois logged another 6,664 COVID-19 cases on Monday – the lowest daily caseload in seven weeks. Hospitalizations and the number of deaths from the virus also dropped yet again. But that encouraging news was tempered a bit by a report of the first case of the Omicron subvariant in Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tourism sector trajectory remains uncertain: Economic Survey

New restrictions being introduced due to spread of Omicron variant, it says

The Hindu

Omicron will only add to looming workforce shortages already faced by key New Zealand industries

The Omicron wave about to wash across New Zealand will exacerbate an already tightening labour market. High employment and ongoing border restrictions mean regional labour forces are nearing peak capacity – and the country is running out of time to find solutions.

The Conversation

The COVID-19 Omicron wave has required US doctors to make difficult choices about when to admit and discharge patients

Doctor Morgan Eutermoser is confronted every day with overflowing waiting rooms, and like many American doctors, she is finding Omicron the most challenging wave of the pandemic yet.

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The Canberra Times

Carers 'carrying more of the load' through Canberra's Omicron wave

Faced with going without essentials or increasing their exposure to the coronavirus, carers say they feel stuck during Canberra's Omicron wave.

Newsroom.co.nz

Too little method, too much borderline madness

It's difficult to reconcile the tightening up of test-to-travel restrictions with then allowing rapid antigen tests instead, writes Eric Crampton. More method will be needed.

Daily Mirror

Fast-spreading new Covid stealth Omicron BA.2 variant and symptoms - all you need to know

With many people across the UK continuing to test positive for Covid, concerns have been raised about the new 'stealth' Omicron sub-strain. Here's everything you need to know about the BA.2 variant

Axios

Job growth could turn negative for first time under Biden due to Omicron

Vast numbers of Americans missed work this month due to the Omicron variant.

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Care home rules explained as Covid Plan B restrictions end - including visitors

The Health Secretary has announced changes to rules in care homes as the government rolls back Covid measures. Restrictions were in place to halt the spread of Omicron

Axios

Omicron Olympics: Critics say “closed loop” protects China, not athletes

The system for the Winter games has been called the strictest ever for a global sporting event.

The Independent UK

How long is Omicron’s incubation period? How it differs from Delta and other Covid variants

New strain thought to develop in sufferers at faster pace than original coronavirus

The Independent UK

‘Media hysteria’ over Omicron led to £80m loss for Ryanair

Ryanair plans to fly 225 million passengers annually by 2026, compared with under 100 million this year.

The Independent UK

BA.2 variant: Everything we know about the new ‘stealth Omicron’ Covid strain

It’s harder to detect than original Omicron and may be even faster at spreading but, say scientists, is probably no more dangerous

Nottingham Post

Ryanair updates customers as Omicron hits air traffic targets

The business said that it expects to carry just under 100 million passengers during the financial year

The Guardian - UK

No 10 set for U-turn over mandatory Covid jabs for NHS staff in England

Minister says lower severity of Omicron variant ‘opens the window for us to look at it’

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