The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Lamb Weston Holdings Inc (NYSE:LW) reported third-quarter FY22 sales growth of 7% year-on-year to $955 million, missing the consensus of $968.52 million. Volume declined 5%, reflecting lower export volume and lower shipments to retail channels. Net sales from the Global segment rose 2% Y/Y, Foodservice increased 34%, and the Retail segment declined 12%.…

XE is a mutation of the Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 strains

A new Covid variant has been found in the UK, with 637 cases detected in England as of March 22, according to the latest Government figures - but should Brits be concerned about this variant?

Two nurses are challenging the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers in the Supreme Court of South Australia.

South Korea said on Wednesday it will add hundreds of international flights per week beginning in May, continuing to ease anti-coronavirus measures as its Omicron wave declines.

Victoria's COVID-19 pandemic declaration has been extended for another three months, with the state expecting to reach its Omicron peak in the coming weeks.

Infections have been rising in England since early March, driven by the Omicron BA.2 variant

Omicron XE is a so-called recombinant variant which occurs when an individual becomes infected with two or more variants at the same time

Hospital numbers have been rising steadily recently, reflecting the impact of the latest surge of infections driven by the Omicron BA.2 variant.