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Employers still want more workers, despite COVID-19's Omicron wave

Australia's economy has weathered COVID-19's Omicron wave over the summer, and workers are still in strong demand, according to economists.

ABC News

CHO's public briefings cut back through ACT's high Omicron wave

Dr Kerryn Coleman has addressed just two press conferences since December 23.

The Canberra Times

Nearly three-quarters of Americans have some Covid immunity, experts say

Omicron infections and vaccinations mean future surges likely to be less severe but 80 million Americans still totally unprotected

The Guardian - US

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Aridis Pharma COVID-19 Antibody Neutralizes Omicron Variant In Animal Study

Aridis Pharmaceuticals Inc's (NASDAQ: ARDS) fully human monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) in the

Benzinga

UK records 51,899 more Covid infections and 183 deaths as Sajid Javid says UK is ‘seeing other side of Omicron wave’

Boris Johnson is set to announce his ‘living with Covid’ plans next week

Evening Standard

Industry calls for unified COVID-19 rules

As jurisdictions ease their COVID measures, leading industry groups have called for states and territories to be on the same page when it comes to restrictions.

AAP

NHS chief warns ‘we can’t hide behind Covid’ as waiting lists set to ‘get worse before they get better’

"It’s worth noting that the situation before Covid was also, in some areas, a struggle."

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Help wanted: Job ads hit record levels as labour market shrugs off Omicron

Despite a COVID-19 testing crisis and shrinking support for firms as Omicron ravaged the economy, the unemployment rate was unchanged in January.

The New Daily

Israel drops 'Green Passes' as Omicron infections wane

Israel on Thursday dropped a "Green Pass" policy requiring proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test to enter some public venues, further rolling back restrictions as a wave of infections recedes.

Reuters

Germany and Portugal to cut restrictions – as it happened

Germany and Portugal preparing to axe most curbs as cases stabilise; Israel’s PM says ‘green pass’ system to be suspended as cases decline

The Guardian - UK

Omicron hits hours worked as unemployment holds steady through January

The Omicron outbreak sees hours worked plunge nearly 9 per cent in January, but unemployment remains steady.

ABC News

Marriott Doubles Revenue Despite Omicron Setback

Marriott International Inc. said demand for business and leisure travel continued to grow in the holiday quarter despite a setback from the spread of the Omicron variant.

Bangkok Post

Minister asked why refugees still stuck in Park hotel if not security risks – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Jobs market proves resilient to Omicron

The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2 per cent in January, but there was a sharp drop in hours worked due to the impact of the Omicron variant.

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Axios

January retail sales smash expectations

Americans are still spending—inflation and Omicron be damned.

Reuters

Omicron surge was more deadly in Japan after booster delay, critics say

A Japanese government delay in rolling out COVID-19 booster shots left it more vulnerable than other rich countries when the Omicron variant brought a surge of deaths, say experts, local governments and a former vaccine czar.

The Guardian - UK

Germany and Switzerland set to ease restrictions – as it happened

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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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Omicron reaches WA prison, 115 new cases

Western Australia's daily local COVID-19 caseload has reached triple figures for the first time with 115 new infections, and at least 32 schools exposed.

ABC News

WA records 115 new local COVID cases amid escalating Omicron outbreak

The number of new locally acquired COVID cases escalates as Premier Mark McGowan comes under sustained pressure to announce a date for the state to reopen, and defence force personnel are stationed outside a Perth nursing home.

Newsroom.co.nz

Lockouts and lockdowns slow Omicron's 'wildfire spread' through prisons

Prison outbreak adds urgency to warnings of the virus spreading through the incarcerated population.

Benzinga

Marriott Stock Gains On Q4 Beat

Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) reported fourth-quarter FY21 sales growth of 105% year-on-year, to $4.45 billion, beating the analyst consensus of $3.98 billion. Comparable systemwide constant dollar RevPAR declined 19.0% worldwide, 15.3% in the U.S. & Canada, and 28.2% in international markets, compared to Q4 FY19. Total expenses rose 65.7% Y/Y to $3.8 billion.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

WHO: Omicron Threat Remains High in East Europe

A new wave of infections from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is moving towards the east of Europe, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, urging authorities to improve vaccination and other measures. Over the past two weeks, cases of COVID-19 have more than doubled in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,…

Daily Record

Perth arts body reveals £121,000 loss after 25 performances cancelled due to Omicron

Cinderella was on course to be Perth Theatre’s “best ever panto”, according to Horsecross chief executive Nick Williams

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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