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Omicron spread could speed-up staged border reopening

#Analysis - In two weeks Kiwis abroad will know when they can return home and self-isolate. For some it could come sooner than expected, writes @jo_moir

Newsroom.co.nz

Without a trace: Contact tracers miss two cases

Despite Government assurances that contact tracing was near foolproof, the Omicron outbreak quickly highlights gaps in the system.

Newsroom.co.nz

Pfizer and BioNTech launch clinical trial for Omicron-specific vaccine

Pfizer Inc and BioNTech have announced the start a clinical trial to test a new version of their vaccine specifically designed to target the Omicron variant of Covid-19 Omicron variant.

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FDA revokes approval for Covid antibody drugs that don’t work against Omicron prompting DeSantis pushback

Florida governor pushes back against decision, calling it ‘sudden and reckless’

The Independent UK

Sturgeon relaxes work from home rules

Government guidance changes due to progress in tackling the spread of Omicron

Insider UK

MakeMyTrip Registers 70.5% Sequential Revenue Growth In Q3

MakeMyTrip Ltd (NASDAQ:MMYT) reported third-quarter FY22 sales growth of 102.5% Y/Y and 70.5% Q/Q, to $115.02 million, beating the analyst consensus of $112.35 million. Gross bookings for the quarter increased 93.0% Y/Y and 57.4% Q/Q. Adjusted EPS of $0.12 beat the analyst consensus of $(0.01). Revenue from Air ticketing increased 50.6% Y/Y, Hotels…

Benzinga

Inflation and Omicron will dent world growth in 2022, says IMF

Global growth downgraded to 4.4% as body predicts especially marked slowdown for US and China

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UK growth outlook cut as Omicron and supply chain troubles bite, says IMF

The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its UK growth forecast for 2022 to 4.7%, from the 5% predicted in October.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon relaxes working from home rules after progress in Omicron fight

EXCLUSIVE: The First Minister announced the change during an update to MSPs

Daily Record

Pfizer, BioNTech Launch Omicron-Targeted COVID-19 Vaccine Trial

Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE (NASDAQ: BNTX) have

Benzinga

Covid Scotland: Royal Mail cuts 700 jobs in bid to slash costs after Omicron wave

Hundreds of people working for the national postal firm are set to lose their jobs as bosses at the company hopes the move will save it around £40 million a year.

Edinburgh Live

Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda, Aldi & more – new supermarket face mask rule changes in full

Covid rules brought in to deal with rising Omicron cases are coming to end this week. Here's what that means for face mask rules in supermarkets across England, from Morrisons to Marks & Spencer

Daily Mirror

Pfizer and BioNTech Launch Trial of Omicron-Targeted COVID Vaccine

Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE said on Tuesday they started a clinical trial to test a new version of their vaccine specifically designed to target the COVID-19 Omicron variant, which has eluded some of the protection provided by the original two-dose vaccine regimen. The companies plan to test the immune…

Asharq Al-Awsat

The Daily Biotech Pulse: Pfizer-BioNTech Starts Omicron-Specific Vaccine Study, J&J Misses On Topline, Sierra Oncology Reports Positive Data

Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours.

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Daily Mirror

Omicron symptoms in your ears, head and eyes that 'may come and go', warn doctors

Due to the Omicron Covid variant being so transmissible, it’s important to be aware of the symptoms to avoid spreading it further. Here we take a look at specific signs in your ears, head and eyes

The Independent UK

Concern over ‘substantial and consistent’ decline in demand for Covid vaccines

Vaccine booster demand down following message of “less serious” impacts of Omicron

Daily Record

Royal Mail to cut 700 jobs in cost-cutting drive amid Omicron delivery chaos

Royal Mail staff absences peaked at 15,000 in early January as Omicron ripped through the UK.

Evening Standard

Marston’s CEO Andrew Andrea: People are returning to the pub after ‘eight week blip’ of Omicron

The chief executive of Marston’s expects Brits to flock back to the pub now that Plan B restrictions have been scrapped.

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Axios

Pfizer begins clinical trial for Omicron-specific COVID vaccine

Omicron's rise has forced vaccine makers to reassess the effectiveness of their vaccines.

The New Daily

Woolworths signals recovery as retailers count Omicron costs

Major retailers such as Woolworths and Myer appear to be getting on top of their staffing crisis, after a spike in Omicron cases caused havoc this month.

Inverse

Do Covid-19 rapid tests detect Omicron? That and 3 other questions, answered

We asked the experts to find out what test works best to detect Omicron, when you need to test, and whether you should swab your nose and your throat.

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

When can I get my Covid booster jab? Everything you need to know

Spread of Omicron variant of coronavirus introduces fresh note of urgency to top-up vaccination drive

The Guardian - UK

Royal Mail to cut 700 managers after Omicron delivery crisis

Union vows to fight job-cutting plan citing recent £400m shareholder payout

The Independent UK

Will the UK go into another lockdown in 2022?

Omicron variant of coronavirus led to huge spike in cases over New Year but has since subsided, prompting Boris Johnson to drop social restrictions

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