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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

The quickly changing coronavirus has spawned yet another super contagious omicron mutant that’s worrying scientists as it gains ground in India and pops up in numerous other countries, including the United States. Scientists say the variant – called BA.2.75 – may be able to spread rapidly and get around immunity…

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Shanghai plans more COVID testing amid fresh curbs across China

Multiple Chinese cities are adopting fresh COVID-19 curbs, from business halts to lockdowns, to rein in new infections, with the commercial hub of Shanghai bracing for another mass testing effort after finding a highly-transmissible Omicron subvariant.

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New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyond

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Shanghai braces for more mass COVID testing amid fresh curbs across China

Multiple Chinese cities are adopting fresh COVID-19 curbs, from business halts to lockdowns, to rein in new infections, with the commercial hub of Shanghai bracing for another mass testing campaign after detecting the BA.5 Omicron subvariant.

Reuters

Latest Covid symptoms for new BA4 and BA5 variants

The new variants are driving a spike in cases in Wales

Wales Online

New Covid variant warning as you can catch Omicron BA.5 again after just four weeks

Omicron BA.5 is more resistant to antibodies, according to health experts, leading to rapid reinfections – although they are thought to be less severe than previous Covid outbreaks

Daily Mirror

Queensland could open long COVID clinics as doctors seek to understand the condition

Chief Health Officer says it is too early to ascertain what the impact of long COVID would be on the Sunshine State, given it had only been subject to Omicron waves when the population was highly vaccinated.

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BA.5 and BA.4 Omicron Covid variant symptoms and what you should be looking out for

1 in 21 Brits are believed to be infected

Nottingham Post

How long am I protected from Covid after infection? Irish expert gives time frame for immunity and it's shorter than you think

Dr Cillian de Gascun, Director of the National Virus Reference Laboratory, told RTE Radio One why we are seeing a rise in Covid cases and how long protection lasts for those who have already been infected

Irish Mirror

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

The Covid symptoms of the new BA.4 and BA.5 strains that you should look out for

Cases are rising across the UK

Manchester Evening News

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

Top Covid symptom in patients revealed by new data as infections surge across UK

A total of 2.3 million people are estimate to have had the virus latest figures show

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

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The Guardian - AU

Against a surging Omicron adept at immune escapism, boosters and masks are Australia’s best weapons

Omicron is holding the pandemic centre stage. If everyone eligible for a booster went out and had it tomorrow, we might keep a lid on the latest wave

ABC News

Experts say there are a number of factors to weigh up about getting a fourth dose of a COVID-19

As millions more people become eligible for a fourth COVID vaccine dose, you might be asking whether you should book in for it or wait for Omicron-specific vaccines still being developed.

Orlando Sentinel

As new omicron subvariant dominates in Florida, uncertainty abounds

ORLANDO, Fla. — As a new strain of COVID-19′s omicron variant dominates the virus in Florida, the state’s statistics are showing mixed signals, leaving uncertainty about what’s to come for the remainder of the summer.

Tribune News Service

NYC cuts back COVID-19 testing amid nationwide summer surge in cases

NEW YORK — New York City is scaling back on COVID-19 testing sites despite omicron subvariants that are driving a nationwide rise in new case and hospitalization rates.

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Edinburgh Live

Expert warns of new Covid symptom appearing at night as one in 17 Scots infected

Scotland still has the highest rate of infections of Covid-19 in the UK, and one expert has spoken out about the new signs that those with the latest strain of the virus are experiencing.

Daily Record

New Covid variant throwing up new symptom that affects people at night, expert claims

The BA.5 Omicron sub variant has been spreading rapidly in Scotland and the rest of the UK in recent weeks.

Chronicle Live

Expert issues warning about symptom of new Covid strain that shows up during the night

The professor says he believes new vaccines will be developed ahead of the expected winter surge

Liverpool Echo

Covid symptom that you may experience of a night

Many people are reporting varying symptoms as covid cases rise and variants mutate

Nottingham Post

Warning over new Covid strain that shows during the night

'The disease is slightly different because the virus has changed'

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

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

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