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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

'Our PM is selfish and is not driven by Covid data, but by his political interests'

Boris Johnson chose to ignore the high number of Omicron infections around England when he announced a blanket lifting of Plan B restrictions this week. However, some people will still wear face masks

Daily Mirror

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‘He has pulled the rug’: Mark McGowan’s backflip on Covid reopening splits WA

From residents stuck interstate to health workers breathing a sigh of relief and business warning of a ‘financial crisis’, reaction was swift but by no means one-way traffic

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NSW may have hit its Omicron peak based on hospital data — and that's good news for other states

The evidence is firming up that at least one state — New South Wales — has reached its hospitalisation peak for this wave of the pandemic.

ABC News

“Stealth Omicron” is lurking in the U.K.

Sure the sub-variant sounds like a Marvel villain, but how worried should we be?

Mic

BA.2: More than 400 cases of new Omicron sub-variant found in England

So far, 426 infections have been confirmed – but Omicron BA.2 has not been designated a ‘variant of concern’

The Independent UK

Talking Point: Are you concerned about returning to your commute?

The news that some would have dreaded came this week when Prime Minister Boris Johnson removed the guidance to work from home if you can from his government’s response to the Covid pandemic, and the more recent Omicron wave specifically. While many won’t be returning to the office until next…

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Three 'classic' Covid symptoms becoming less common in Omicron cases

According to a Covid expert, 'only half' of people of Covid sufferers are showing the three main symptoms

Wales Online

Long read: How to prepare for Omicron

The Delta playbook won't be enough to slow Omicron, which still poses a serious threat to New Zealand's health system.

Newsroom.co.nz

PM’s communication degree needed now more than ever

As the country heads into the unknown with Omicron, Jacinda Ardern needs to draw on her communication skills more than ever before.

Newsroom.co.nz

New Covid sub-variant named 'Stealth Omicron' investigated as 53 cases identified in UK

Scientists are not investigating the subvariant - known as BA.2 - which is reportedly spreading rapidly in parts of the world.

Daily Record

Covid Scotland: 53 cases of new 'Stealth Omicron' subvariant found in the UK

Some 53 cases of a Covid-19 subvariant dubbed 'Stealth Omicron' have been detected in the UK, with the strain reportedly outpacing other Omicron-derived variants in some countries

Edinburgh Live

Covid reinfection: how likely are you to catch virus multiple times?

Omicron may have affected risk in England, but other factors could include vaccination and severity of previous infection

The Guardian - UK

New Covid sub-variant investigated in UK after being detected in 53 people

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHS) today said the sister variant of the usual BA. 1 type Omicron Covid mutation has also been found in other European countries

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Wales Online

53 cases of Stealth Omicron subvariant found in UK

It has 28 more mutations and is reported to be spreading rapidly in some parts of the world

The Independent UK

Major incident in London stood down but mayor urges caution over Omicron

Sadiq Khan praised the efforts of staff working for the NHS and emergency services.

The Independent UK

Omicron sub-variant BA.2 ‘under investigation’ by UK health officials

Further analysis to be carried out into BA.2, says UK Health Security Agency

Daily Mirror

3 'classic' Covid symptoms that have changed with Omicron and what to look out for

The three ‘classic’ Covid symptoms identified by the NHS are no longer the most common ones, according to the ZOE Covid Study app. Here's what you should be looking out for instead

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Edinburgh Live

Covid Scotland: Jason Leitch predicts 'tricky moments' lifting Omicron measures

Scotland's national clinical director spoke ahead of the lifting of temporary Covid restrictions is expected to take place from Monday, but warned he couldn't say 'for sure' if lockdowns were a thing of the past

The Guardian - UK

Wagamama owner TRG expects to rise above the Omicron effect

Adjusted profits for 2021 forecast at top end of £73m to £79m guidance to investors

Axios

The case for Operation Warp Speed 2.0

Omicron has driven home the need for a new arsenal of COVID vaccines and therapeutics.

The Guardian - UK

No 10 resists investigation into ‘blackmailing’ of Tory MPs critical of Johnson until ‘evidence’ found – as it happened

No 10 says investigation will only be launched ‘if there was any evidence’ to support the claims, despite calls from Labour and Tory MPs

Evening Standard

Omicron restrictions spark worse-than-expected Christmas retail sales slump

Retail sales suffered a worse-than-expected slump over Christmas, new data published this morning shows.

The Independent UK

Retail sales drop in December as Omicron bites

Sales volumes fell 3.7% in December compared with a 1% rise in November as shoppers stayed away from the high street.

The Guardian - UK

Retailers brace for difficult 2022 after sharp monthly fall in UK spending

Sales volumes dropped by 3.7% in December as Omicron resulted in a more cautious mood

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