The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

The city may still be deep in the throes of the Omicron surge and adapting to the latest Covid restrictions, but Paris Fashion Week will nevertheless launch Tuesday. The industry is determined to get back on the catwalks after nearly two years during which most brands were forced to retreat…

It sounded a touch desperate – Prime Minister Scott Morrison imploring backpackers to “come on down” to Australia, as the Omicron crisis escalated.

Omicron's death toll is rising as cases decline on the East Coast.

Taiwan will mandate the use of passes that provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry into entertainment venues, the government said on Thursday, as it seeks to reduce infection risks while tackling a small rise in domestic Omicron cases.

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

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

The economy is still expected to grow 3.5%-4.5% this year driven by fiscal policy, exports and investment, despite an outbreak of the Omicron coronavirus variant remaining a challenge, the finance minister said on Thursday.

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

Restrictions introduced in late December in response to the emergence of the Omicron variant are also set to be lifted.

It comes as Primark's Owner, Associated British Foods revealed a hit to trading as Omicron kept shoppers away

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