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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

How serious is the threat of new Covid-19 variants?

A surge in cases after China lifted restrictions has sparked concerns that a dangerous new strain could emerge

Financial Times

New Covid variant XBB.1.5 is 'most transmissible yet' warns World Health Organisation

The new Covid subvariant XBB.1.5, which has seen a rise from 4% to 41% of US infections during December, is the "most transmissible yet" warned the World Health Organisation

Daily Mirror

10 most common Covid symptoms in last month as new variant spreads

Most common symptoms revealed as UKHSA warns Covid is currently ‘circulating at high levels’

The Independent UK

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COVID-19 Vaccines Prior To Infection Reduce Transmission Of Omicron: Research

Recent vaccination and boosters reduce infectiousness, but the risk of infection is still high, according to a study conducted in California prisons. Read on for details:

Dynamite News

Covid: What is the ‘Kraken’ variant? New case discovered in South Africa

A mutated version of the Omicron variant has caused a surge in infections in many countries, including China, USA, and the UK, with a new case identified in South Africa.

Evening Standard

What is XBB Covid? The new Omicron variant that has led to surge in cases

XBB is a subvariant of the Omicron BA.2 variant, and XBB.1.5 is a subvariant of XBB

The Independent UK

Experts urge end to Covid fear as gates swing open

Health experts are attempting to allay concern that new coronavirus strains in China may be imported into Thailand, saying they are less worrisome than the already dominant strain in Thailand.

Bangkok Post

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New Covid subvariant XBB.1.5 is ‘wakeup call’ for UK and behind one in 25 cases

Experts warned that the new subvariant is likely to be the dominant strain

The Independent UK

'Highly infectious' Covid strain now responsible for 1 in 25 cases across the UK

The XBB 1.5 variant is a type of Omicron and is said to be more infectious as it spreads quickly and appears to evade people's vaccine protection

Daily Mirror

What is XBB Covid? The new Omicron variant that has led to surge in cases

New Covid variants are sparking fresh health concerns as Omicron relatives XBB and XBB.1.5 have seen a surge in cases in countries worldwide.

The Independent UK

Australia and China both gave up on COVID-zero just as an Omicron outbreak hit. Here's why the situation is so much worse for Beijing

Australia's experience of moving to a model of living with COVID-19 in January has some distinct similarities to China's current transition away from COVID-zero.

ABC News

What is XBB Covid? The new Omicron variant that has led to surge in cases

New Covid variants are sparking fresh health concerns as Omicron relatives XBB and XBB.1.5 have seen a surge in cases in countries worldwide.

The Independent UK

Australia imposes mandatory Covid tests for travellers from China amid fears of diplomatic backlash

Health minister Mark Butler argues decision ‘will not come as any surprise to the Chinese government’

The Guardian - AU

COVID-19-mutation risk drives rush to test travelers from China

COVID-19 testing requirements for passengers traveling from China highlight mounting concerns about the potential for undetected new strains of the virus spawned by the country’s burgeoning outbreak.

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Los Angeles Times

Workers in LA County should wear masks indoors to prevent COVID surge, officials say

LOS ANGELES — Faced with the possibility of another COVID-19 surge stemming from parties and travel over the winter holiday season, Los Angeles County health officials are urging workers and students to wear masks in indoor public settings for at least 10 days once they return to work and school.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Coronavirus 2022 review: What studies taught us about COVID this year

After another year of living with COVID-19, we have a greater understanding of the respiratory illness than we did nearly three years ago, when the World Health Organization declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Australia to Ring in 2023 with No COVID Restrictions

Australia is gearing up to celebrate its first restriction-free New Year's Eve after two years of COVID disruptions, with more than a million revelers expected to flock to Sydney's harborfront and watch an elaborate fireworks display. Sydney is one of the world's first major cities to welcome in the New…

The Independent UK

What is XBB Covid? The new Omicron variant that has led to surge in cases

New Covid variants are sparking fresh health concerns as Omicron relatives XBB and XBB.1.5 have seen a surge in cases in countries worldwide.

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The Independent UK

Covid: UK under pressure to introduce tests for arrivals from China as cases rise

The USA and Italy are among several nations to impose restrictions around travellers arriving from China

The Independent UK

Covid: Government under pressure to introduce China testing policy - OLD

The USA and Italy are among several nations to impose restrictions around travellers arriving from China

StockNews.com

2 COVID-19 Stocks That Are Still Strong Buys

Given that COVID-19 is here to stay for the foreseeable future, investors could still benefit from their investments in companies that saw record-breaking sales during the pandemic’s height because of the effectiveness of their products in fighting the virus. With the potential resurgence of COVID-19 in several countries, Pfizer (PFE)…

Tribune News Service

Getting vaccinated this holiday season? Here’s how to stay up-to-date on your COVID shots

DALLAS — Staying on schedule with the COVID-19 vaccine can feel like chasing a moving target.

Bangkok Post

Full reopening, faster movement

Thai tourism in the first half of the year was like riding a rollercoaster as the "Test & Go" programme -- the country's reopening initiative -- was suspended in January in the wake of the Omicron variant which spread rapidly since the end of last year.

Los Angeles Times

Omicron boosters for the youngest children are here. Will they make a difference?

Updated COVID-19 booster shots are now available for the youngest children in California and other states, a welcome development for officials hoping to augment vaccine coverage and head off a viral resurgence this winter.

Dublin Live

Was professor Luke O'Neill's Covid predictions right for 2022?

In recent weeks there has been an increase in Covid cases and over the Christmas people who have flu like symptoms are advised to stay home

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