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New Covid subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are the most contagious yet – and driving Australia’s third Omicron wave

The latest variants are masters at evading immunity – meaning previous infection and vaccines are unlikely to provide much protection against catching it

The Guardian - AU

Australia is heading for its third Omicron wave. Here's what to expect from BA.4 and BA.5

Australia is heading for its third Omicron wave in the coming weeks, as BA.4 and BA.5 become the dominant COVID strains.

The Conversation

Ultra-contagious BA.4, BA.5 subvariants fuel coronavirus spread across much of California

LOS ANGELES — In a sign of how the new coronavirus wave continues to spread across California, two-thirds of the state’s counties are now in the high COVID-19 community level, in which the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends universal masking in indoor public spaces.

Los Angeles Times

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Number of hospital patients in England with Covid-19 tops 10,000

Patient levels are now around two thirds of the peak reached during the Omicron BA.2 wave.

The Independent UK

Covid symptoms 2022 - most common signs of new coronavirus Omicron sub-variants

Two Omicron sub-variants are causing a sudden spike in Covid cases across the UK. Here are the symptoms of the BA.4 and BA.5 coronavirus sub-variants that you need to be aware of

Daily Mirror

Covid-19 symptoms and what to do if you test positive as cases surge

It is reported the latest rise stems from two new variants of the Omicron strain.

Daily Record

Can new Omicron subvariants evade vaccine immunity?

Why COVID cases are rising and what we know about how past infections and vaccines interact with Omicron BA.4 and BA.5.

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People urged to wear masks again amid fears Covid hospitalisations will hit 18-month high

New versions of Omicron are causing another surge in cases

Wales Online

Covid incubation period: How long are you infectious for?

Experts warn of fifth wave of infections as hospital admissions rise

The Independent UK

Covid: Do you still need to wear a face mask?

Requirement to wear coverings in certain spaces dropped as part of government’s ‘Living with Covid’ strategy but increasingly advisable as cases rise

The Independent UK

Covid self-isolation rules: Do you need to isolate?

Current guidance means public no longer legally required to enter quarantine but doing so advisable for safety of others, particularly as cases rise

The Independent UK

When can I get my Covid booster jab? Everything you need to know

Experts warn fifth wave of coronavirus infections underway as hospital admissions rise

The Independent UK

30million people could get new Covid super booster codenamed 214

The jab engineered to tackle the new variants causing a summer wave is expected to be approved for use in the UK

Wales Online

BA.4, BA.5 sub-variants becoming dominant Covid strain

BA.4 and BA.5 will soon be the dominant sub-variants of Covid-19 in Thailand, but have so far not been shown to cause severe illness, according to the Department of Medical Sciences.

Bangkok Post

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The Guardian - UK

What’s the UK’s booster policy ahead of a feared autumn Covid wave?

Tweaked vaccines to tackle Omicron are in trials as JCVI finalises advice for vulnerable groups

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

Daily Mirror

New Moderna 'super-booster' jab to target Wuhan and Omicron strains 'coming in Autumn'

The jab, known as “214”, is bivalent, which means it helps build immunity to both the original Wuhan strain and the Omicron variants

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Bangkok Post

Economic worries trump Covid

The highly transmissible BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of Omicron are keeping people alert to a possible outbreak, but Covid-19 may not be the most serious concern as the economy ambles forward.

The Conversation

Flu may be back, but COVID is far from over. How do they compare?

Since Australia’s first Omicron wave after borders opened late last year, the pandemic has largely faded from the news and public perception. Gone are the daily briefings with updates on the numbers of cases, hospitalisations and deaths.

Newsroom.co.nz

BA.5 may force return to Red

Cases could peak at 15,000 per day, triggering the imposition of new public health protections to slow the spread of the virus.

Chronicle Live

Brits urged to wear masks again as Covid hospital cases 'likely' to hit 18-month high

Health boss says the number of admissions is expected to outstrip the 20,000 in Spring as the Omicron variant drives a new wave

The Guardian - UK

UK health chiefs brace for ‘bumpy ride’ amid fears over Covid wave

Dr Jenny Harries says hospitalisations are set to exceed April peak in weeks ahead as infections soar

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

Daily Mirror

Brits urged to wear masks as Covid hospital cases 'likely' to hit 18-month high

Dame Dr Jenny Harries warned the number of people in hospital is 'quite likely' to outstrip the 20,000 recorded in Spring as the Omicron BA.5 variant drives a new wave

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