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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Qld records 8 virus deaths, 4327 new cases

Another eight COVID-19 deaths and 4327 new cases have been recorded in Queensland, with Annastacia Palaszczuk saying the state is "coming off" its Omicron wave.

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WA records 5,005 new COVID-19 cases as total number of active infections surpasses 20,000

Western Australia records more than 5,000 new cases of coronavirus with the number of active infections across the state reaching 20,788, including 92 in hospital.

ABC News

Australia bans imports of Russian oil, petroleum, gas and coal – as it happened

Australia follows lead of US and UK with Russia sanctions; ‘We want tradies to come to Queensland,’ premier says. This blog is now closed

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More than 210,000 patients on NHS waiting lists for treatment across the North East

Unsurprisingly, waiting lists for NHS treatment grew again in January as the health service battled the Omicron Covid-19 variant

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Delta-Omicron Covid hybrid 'detected in UK' as experts warn it shouldn't be ignored

Confirmation of the new Deltacron variant comes after several reports from scientists across the world, as one UK expert explained that the government must 'keep an eye' on the strain

Daily Mirror

'Hacked' antigen tests could catch Omicron earlier

Experts are divided on whether swabbing your throat before your nose might improve your chances of detecting Omicron with an at-home test.

Newsroom.co.nz

How worried should we be about new Covid spike as cases surge by 50% in a week

Infections appear to be rising in over 55s as the BA.2 Omicron variant spreads, with experts sounding the alarm that the pandemic is not over yet despite Boris Johnson's 'Living with Covid' plan

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Despegar.com Registers 46% Sequential Growth In Q4 Gross Bookings

Despegar.com Corp (NYSE:DESP) reported fourth-quarter FY21 sales growth of 134% year-on-year, to $124.6 million, beating the consensus of $110.93 million. Revenues declined 14% from 4Q19 levels and increased 49% Q/Q. Gross Bookings increased 46% Q/Q to $958.8 million, reflecting higher travel demand across the region and reaching 75% of the pre-pandemic level in…

Benzinga

Covid-19 back on the rise among older people amid Omicron 'stealth variant' and Manchester health leaders 'concerned'

Greater Manchester's public health chiefs say the rise could become a 'challenge' as mass free testing winds down

Manchester Evening News

The Loop: Leaders worried by Omicron sub-variant, man with Japanese encephalitis fighting for life, and the new internet debate: wheels or doors?

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ABC News

Here's what we know about the Omicron sub-variant BA.2

We only had a few weeks to enjoy life without masks and restrictions before a new mutation landed on the scene. But should we be worried?

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‘Stealth’ omicron cases are doubling in US, data shows. Is it a cause for concern?

As mask mandates lift in most states and coronavirus cases continue to drop, the “stealth” omicron subvariant, BA.2, is becoming more prevalent in the United States.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Brad Hazzard says NSW COVID-19 figures could double as Omicron sub-variant BA.2 emerges

Brad Hazzard says new data shows the BA.2 sub-variant is becoming the dominant Omicron offshoot, and COVID-19 cases could "more than double" in weeks.

ABC News

WA hospitals face big COVID-19 test as Omicron surges and case peak looms on Monday

WA's health system is already beset by an increase in ambulance ramping and delays to elective surgery, and there is renewed concern about the ability of hospitals to cope when Omicron peaks.

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Josh Frydenberg says Omicron is 75 per cent less severe than Delta and other COVID variants. Is that correct?

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says the Omicron variant is 75 per cent less severe than other novel coronavirus variants. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

The Guardian - AU

Morrison says Qld premier ‘consulted’ on emergency; Rio Tinto ditching Russia; 21 Covid deaths – As it happened

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Benzinga

Campbell Soup's Q2 Top-Line Misses Consensus, Expects Improvement In 2H Performance

Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) reported a second-quarter FY22 sales decline of 3.1% year-on-year, to $2.21 billion, missing the consensus of $2.24 billion. Net sales from the Meals & Beverages segment declined 3%, and the Snacks segment fell 3%. The gross margin contracted 410 basis points Y/Y to 30.3%. Adjusted EBIT of $318 million…

The Independent UK

Nine Omicron symptoms affecting fully vaccinated and two early signs you might have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of Omicron, experts say

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Fonterra repeals vaccine mandate in favour of daily rapid antigen tests

The dairy giant says the latest health advice and a better understanding of the risk Omicron poses has contributed to the decision.

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With WA's COVID-19 peak looming as Omicron spreads, businesses are trying to protect staff

Split rosters, reserve staff and a healthy dose of luck — that is how Perth businesses are preparing for the peak of COVID-19 infections expected to hit in the next few weeks.

The Conversation

No, catching Omicron is not 'inevitable' – here's why we should all still avoid the virus

Aotearoa New Zealand has entered new COVID territory, characterised by high vaccination rates but also the rapid spread of the Omicron variant and rising numbers of hospitalisations.

Benzinga

Why Are Barnes & Noble Education Shares Trading Lower Today

Barnes & Noble Education Inc (NYSE:BNED) reported a third-quarter FY22 sales decline of 2.1% year-on-year, to $402.8 million, missing the consensus of $433.79 million. Retail segment gross comparable store sales increased 8.4%, and retail sales fell 3.3%. Wholesale sales decreased by 6.1%. Gross profit rose 23.2% Y/Y to $87 million with a margin…

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New Zealand records highest daily COVID cases as US issues travel warning

New Zealand records its highest daily coronavirus case numbers since the pandemic started as the Omicron variant drives community transmission.

AAP

Businesses back on track after Omicron hit

The National Australia Bank monthly business survey showed both confidence and conditions rose in February as the impact of Omicron receded.

The Conversation

Omicron doesn't need its own custom COVID vaccine: here's why

The Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus was discovered in South Africa and emerged in November 2021. Scientists have already learned a lot about Omicron. One of the key questions that remains is how well our immune systems deal with infection by this variant.

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