The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Action Fraud says that in 2022, 412 people have fallen victim to scammers who pretend to be the NHS and send texts requesting personal information

Death rates are at their lowest since Omicron variant arrived

“It’s an absolute shambles. To say the hospitality industry in Bristol is p***ed off is an understatement"

Travelzoo (NASDAQ:TZOO) reported fourth-quarter FY21 revenue growth of 13% year-on-year to $14.1 million, missing the consensus of $18.2 million. Business segment revenue decreased 3% Y/Y to $8.6 million in North America and rose 77% to $4.8 million in Europe. Jack's Flight Club revenue declined 13% Y/Y to $0.803 million. EPS loss of $(0.25)…

Big Lots Inc (NYSE:BIG) reported a fourth-quarter FY21 sales decline of 0.3% year-on-year, to $1.73 billion, beating the consensus of $1.72 billion. Comparable sales decreased 2.3% versus a 7.9% increase last year. On a two-year basis, comparable sales increased 5.4%.  The gross margin for the quarter decreased 210 basis points Y/Y to 37.3%.…

Infections are declining in most of Victoria, but authorities say a Delta outbreak in Mildura that coincided with the Omicron wave means the city is still struggling to bring the virus under control.

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of Omicron, experts say

Staff shortages created pressures for the chief health officer over the Omicron peak.

Building approvals slumped 27.9 per cent in January, but there was a marked improvement in the trade surplus due to a jump in exports.