The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

ON THE COVID FRONTLINE: The Manchester Evening News was granted access to Wythenshawe Hospital's remaining covid ward ahead of controversial self-isolation changes on Thursday. Words by Sophie Halle-Richards and pictures by Antony Moss

Indonesia's daily case numbers are reaching new records while just under 70 per cent of the population has been vaccinated, yet the country insists it is prepared to tackle the Omicron wave.

Figures from the Scottish Government showed a drop of 0.4% in GDP in the last month of 2021.

Upmarket fashion retailer Ted Baker reported higher fourth-quarter sales on Wednesday, as demand for clothing remained robust even in the face of pandemic-related curbs imposed in Britain during the reporting period. Sales jumped 35% in the quarter ended Jan. 29, a period in which Britons were advised to work from…

Move comes as case numbers and deaths continue to fall in many nations

The number of new COVID-19 cases in Western Australia erupts, with 643 local infections reported plus two travel-related cases, after a series of days with the number hovering over 200.

Genomic sequencing has been a key tool throughout Aotearoa’s COVID-19 pandemic, with data generated here now part of the 8.5 million genomes shared globally.

Businesses need to use technology and ingenuity to keep as many staff working as possible. Francois Barton spoke to 48 top NZ CEOs about their plans.

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of Omicron, experts say