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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

COVID hospitalisations and deaths are rising faster than cases – but that doesn't mean more severe disease

Australia is currently in its third Omicron wave (second if you live in Western Australia). This one is caused by the subvariants BA.4 and BA.5.

The Conversation

Reinfection will be part of the pandemic for months to come. Each repeat illness raises the risk of long COVID

The latest Omicron variant BA.5 is fast becoming dominant worldwide, including in New Zealand and Australia. As it continues to surge, reinfection will become increasingly common and this in turn means more people will develop long COVID.

The Conversation

Covid: European governments must urgently boost monitoring, WHO says

‘Waiting for autumn will be too late,’ says regional director as Omicron variants drive surge in cases

The Guardian - UK

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New Covid variants: How many strains are in circulation and on the rise around the world?

Omicron sub-variants driving up coronavirus cases in UK and being monitored closely

The Independent UK

Europe must act now or risk tougher COVID measures later - WHO official

European nations must accelerate vaccine uptake and bring back mask wearing to tackle a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by an Omicron offshoot and avoid stricter measures later in the year, a senior World Health Organization official said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Act Now in Europe, or Risk Stricter COVID Measures Later, Says WHO Official

With an Omicron offshoot spearheading a burgeoning COVID-19 wave in Europe, countries need to accelerate vaccine uptake and bring back measures such as mask wearing to avoid stricter measures as autumn and winter approach, a senior World Health Organization (WHO) official warned on Tuesday. In an interview with Reuters, WHO…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Number of deaths with Covid increases for third week in a row

It is the third wave of Omicron infections so far this year.

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Covid incubation period: How long are you infectious for?

Experts warn of fifth wave of infections as hospital admissions rise

The Independent UK

Covid reinfections: How likely are you to catch coronavirus again as cases rise?

Do vaccines and booster shots protect against new variants? Here’s what you need to know

The Independent UK

Nine Omicron symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated - and signs you may have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

The Independent UK

New Zealand Covid chief’s farewell party ruined … by Covid

Dr Ashley Bloomfield dramatically scales back planned event, including cancelling the karaoke, in face of Omicron surge

The Guardian - AU

‘Stealthy’ new Covid variant can reinfect you every month

‘Even having had Omicron, we’re not well protected from further infections,’ said Prof Danny Altmann

The Independent UK

What is ‘Centaurus’? New fast-spreading Covid variant that has arrived in UK as cases soar

Virologists voice concerns about highly-contagious BA.2.75 which is thought to spread faster than its Omicron relatives

The Independent UK

How ‘living with Covid’ is helping keep England’s infections stubbornly high

A year on from ‘freedom day’, government messaging promoting a sense of the pandemic being over is having the opposite effect, experts say

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Los Angeles Times

Coronavirus cases are soaring in LA County, but this wave is different

Super-contagious omicron subvariants that can reinfect people within weeks are fueling a new wave of the pandemic across California.

ABC News

Victorian government asks school students to wear masks in class as state's COVID-19 cases spike

A joint letter to parents from bodies representing Victorian public, independent and Catholic schools is asking school students aged eight and over to wear masks in class.

Newcastle Herald

Calls for quick rethink of COVID strategy as Omicron peak looms

A leading virus expert has called for a rethink of Australia's COVID-19 strategy as the country prepares to go through another wave of cases during winter.

Nottingham Post

Omicron BA.5: New Covid strain creating 'strange' night time symptom

It's another symptom to look out for

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Asharq Al-Awsat

N.Korea Says it Is Nearing End of COVID Crisis as Asian Neighbors Fight Resurgence

North Korea is on the path to "finally defuse" a crisis stemming from its first acknowledged outbreak of COVID-19, the state news agency said on Monday, while Asian neighbors battle a fresh wave of infections driven by Omicron subvariants. The North says 99.98% of its 4.77 million fever patients since…

ABC News

Australia sees record COVID-19 cases, hospital admissions due to Omicron variants, influenza as nation's hospitals struggle

As COVID-19 and flu cases continue to surge, hospitals around the country are struggling to keep up with demand.

The Independent UK

Nine Omicron symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated - and signs you may have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

The Independent UK

‘Stealthy’ new Covid variant can reinfect you every month

‘Even having had Omicron, we’re not well protected from further infections,’ said Prof Danny Altmann

Reuters

North Korea says it is nearing end of COVID crisis as Asian neighbours fight resurgence

North Korea is on the path to "finally defuse" a crisis stemming from its first acknowledged outbreak of COVID-19, the state news agency said on Monday, while Asian neighbours battle a fresh wave of infections driven by Omicron subvariants.

Tribune News Service

Faye Flam: How worried should you be about omicron BA.5?

The ways we think about the COVID-19 pandemic have evolved with the virus: In 2020, it was a potentially deadly threat we could avoid by being careful; in 2021, it was something that was likely to infect everyone eventually; and now, it’s becoming seen as a persistent health hazard that…

AAP

COVID isolation payment on track to resume

Australian workers unable to go to their jobs due to COVID will be able to claim $750 from Wednesday as isolation payments resume.

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