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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Pfizer launches Omicron vaccine trial; UK reports highest daily deaths since February – as it happened

Company hopes vaccine will be ready for approval by March; UK reports 439 deaths and more than nearly 95,000 cases

The Guardian - UK

Aged care minister Richard Colbeck went to Ashes Test on same day he declined to appear at Covid committee

Colbeck had cited urgent work fighting Omicron, but has now registered he was attending Hobart cricket match

The Guardian - AU

FDA limits use of Regeneron and Lilly COVID antibody treatments

The FDA said "data show these treatments are highly unlikely to be active" against Omicron.

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FDA Rescinds Authorization For Regeneron, Eli Lilly COVID-19 Antibody Treatments: Here's Why

Antibody treatments made by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: REGN) and Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE: LLY) are not likely to work against the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and their emergency use authorization has been rescin

Benzinga

Japan doubles areas under COVID curbs as cases set records

Japan expanded regions subject to tighter coronavirus curbs to cover 70% of the country on Tuesday, as the government tried to counter a record wave of COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant.

Reuters

COVID will dominate, but New Zealand will also have to face the 'triple planetary crisis' this year

As New Zealand’s government prepares to deal with a looming Omicron outbreak, this won’t be the only major issue it will have to tackle this year.

The Conversation

S. Korea sets high of 8,000 new virus cases ahead of holiday

South Korea has recorded more than 8,000 new coronavirus infections for the first time as health authorities reshape the country’s pandemic response to address a surge driven by the highly contagious omicron variant

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S.Korea's daily infections top 8,000 in a first driven by Omicron

South Korea's daily new coronavirus infections topped 8,000 for the first time on Tuesday, as the highly contagious Omicron variant spreads rapidly, despite the extension of tough social distancing rules.

Reuters

Queensland records 11 COVID-19 deaths, 9,546 new cases and 'significant rise' in hospitalisations as Omicron peak nears

Chief Health Officer John Gerrard tells Queenslanders to get their booster shots to increase their protection against COVID-19 as he further outlines what he expects to happen with the virus in coming weeks.

ABC News

FDA halts use of antibody drugs that don't work vs. omicron

U.S. health officials say COVID-19 antibody drugs from Regeneron and Eli Lilly should no longer be used because they don't work against the omicron variant

The Independent UK

Omicron patients suffering long-lasting symptoms

HYDERABAD: Covid-19 patients affected by the Omicron variant might be having milder symptoms, but some are facing issues even days after testing negative.

The Times of India

Covid-19: Elderly make up 84% of Mumbai’s 3rd wave deaths

MUMBAI: Senior citizens account for 84% of Mumbai’s Covid-19 deaths in January so far, making up a much higher proportion of fatalities than during the second wave. But the Omicron-driven third wave has claimed fewer lives (159), way lower than the second wave peak.

The Times of India

I’m a Chicago principal. Our schools are not OK.

The Omicron surge is ending. The crisis will still be here. Children are not okay. Teachers are not okay. We knew this year would be hard, but we didn’t know it would be this tough.

Chicago Sun-Times

ASX takes $60 billion hit as as inflation surges, Omicron hits business confidence

The ASX slumps on the back of inflation rising more than expected, while US stocks stage a dramatic reversal after an earlier sell-off, and the prospect of higher US interest rates and a war between Russia and Ukraine spook investors.

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Will an Omicron-specific vaccine help control COVID? There's one key problem

In November last year, Australians began to feel a wave of optimism that COVID would no longer define their everyday existence.

Newsroom.co.nz

$4.3m creditor ASB ends Showgrounds naming deal; furious operator lashes out

Ripples from the giant Auckland venue's liquidation are spreading beyond the troubled events industry, with its bank and other creditors unlikely to recover their millions.

The Hindu

Tackling the Omicron wave, getting future-ready

States can benefit from the use of the learnings so far as India is more likely to mirror South Africa’s trajectory

ABC News

NSW COVID-19 hospitalisations may have plateaued but experts cautious about Omicron peak

Experts are reluctant to identify a clear trend in the Omicron wave until people return to work after holidays and rapid antigen tests are widely available.

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Health care workers are hitting a new breaking point

Even as Omicron cases begin to wane, hospitals are fielding a crush of patients amid record employee callouts.

Wales Online

WHO issues grim Covid warning as 426 cases of new ‘stealth’ Omicron sub-variant found in UK

It can't be distinguished from other variants by using PCR tests

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli Health Minister Says 4th COVID Vaccine Unlikely for Most People

Israel's health minister said on Monday he did not think Israel will offer a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose to most people after the government made it available to over 60s and other high-risk groups. Israel has been administering the fourth dose to most vulnerable groups - such as the elderly,…

The Guardian - US

US to begin distributing 400m free N95 masks to pharmacies and health centers

Biden administration’s latest effort to combat surge in cases caused by Omicron variant

AAP

Vaccines crucial despite potential peak

The World Health Organisation says whether or not Australia's Omicron outbreak has peaked, vaccine rates must continue to rise to prevent further transmission.

The Guardian - AU

BYO rapid antigen tests for essential visitors to enter Australian aged care facilities

Barriers to visitor access threatens residents’ ‘physical and mental and emotional wellbeing’, peak body says

AAP

Business confidence hit by Omicron impact

Business confidence has tumbled due to the impact of the Omicron COVID-19 variant with early signs of the economy slowing at the start of the year.

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