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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Care home staff vacancy rate almost doubled since April, says regulator

The Care Quality Commission warned last year of a ‘serious and deteriorating’ situation in terms of recruitment and staff retention in the sector.

The Independent UK

Every Edinburgh Wetherspoon pub ranked on Tripadvisor as restrictions set to ease

Ahead of the easing of the Omicron restrictions that were brought into place after Christmas, here is a ranking of every Edinburgh Wetherspoons pub based on Tripadvisor reviews

Edinburgh Live

‘There are meteorites coming at us’: London’s music venues on the battle against Omicron

After weeks of disruption due to the new Covid variant, London’s gig venues are once again in crisis mode

Evening Standard

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Omicron hits American hospitals disproportionately hard

Higher hospitalization rates are likely due to lower U.S. vaccination rates.

Axios

Blood test surveys crucial to estimate Covid spread in Australia, experts say

With direct testing overwhelmed by Omicron, seroprevalence surveys may be the best bet for understanding how many people are catching Covid

The Guardian - AU

Unemployment rate lowest since August 2008

The Australian Bureau of Statistics says the unemployment rate dropped to 4.2 per cent in December as a further 64,800 people joined the workforce.

AAP

Newcastle health bosses says city is 'over the peak of Omicron' despite warning of outbreaks in schools

Senior Newcastle health figures told a council meeting today they believe the Omicron Covid-19 wave may have peaked in the city

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England reveals plan to ease restrictions including face masks, working from home and Covid certs

Plan B restrictions introduced in the UK before Christmas amid a steep rise in Omicron cases are set to be lifted by the end of this month, Boris Johnson confirmed.

Irish Mirror

The 'loud' Omicron sign among top five Covid symptoms of fully vaccinated people

There are five particular symptoms of Covid for fully vaccinated people says one expert.

Daily Record

Will pubs open late this weekend? Government and publican latest as 8pm curfew likely to lift

It comes as a number of Ministers have offered optimistic updates on how the Omicron wave is panning out

Irish Mirror

ONS infection survey shows Omicron wave has clearly peaked and is falling

The risk of reinfection from the Omicron Covid variant is 16 times higher than Delta

Wales Online

UK ‘past the peak’ of Omicron wave as infections drop by almost one million

3.4 million Britons were estimated to be infected with Covid in the seven days to 15 January - down from 4.3 million in the previous week

The Independent UK

£40m grant scheme launched to aid 3,200 hospitality businesses

Land and Property Services has begun contacting hospitality businesses to confirm their details to enable the Omicron Hospitality Payment to be made.

The Independent UK

Covid mask rules in the UK: Everywhere you need to wear a face covering

Fresh measures being brought in as defence against Omicron variant

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The Independent UK

Omicron: Are we turning a corner?

The latest figures show a decrease in infections across most parts of the UK and among all age groups apart from younger children.

The Independent UK

When will Plan B be reviewed? Everything we know so far

Boris Johnson has reintroduced social restrictions in response to spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 but steered clear of a tighter clampdown

The Independent UK

How long is Omicron’s incubation period? How it differs from Delta and other Covid variants

New strain thought to develop in sufferers at faster pace than original coronavirus

Daily Record

Nine Omicron symptoms that fully-vaccinated people are suffering from the worst

Fully-vaccinated people who have caught Omicron are reporting nine main symptoms.

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Daily Mirror

Covid symptoms: New chart reveals which ailments you're most likely to suffer'

A new ONS study has said that people who get the Omicron variant are significantly less likely to report symptoms of losing their taste and smell

Evening Standard

Crossrail opening could be delayed by Omicron, London Assembly fears

Concerns have been raised that the opening of Crossrail could be delayed by the impact of Omicron.

Axios

The end of the Omicron wave is in sight

The U.S. appears to have reached its peak with Omicron.

The Guardian - UK

UK Covid: end to England’s plan B measures next week ‘a milestone, not a finish line’, says Sajid Javid – as it happened

Health secretary confirms face mask mandate and working from home guidance will end in England

Birmingham Post

WHSmith takes Omicron hit but bosses 'confident' of recovery

The news of the retailer's finances comes amid a looming pay row at the Swindon-headquartered firm

Reuters

Betting Omicron has peaked, PM Johnson drops COVID rules in England

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the end of COVID-19 measures including mandatory face masks in England as he looks to live with the virus after a peak in cases caused by the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

The Independent UK

Will the UK go into another lockdown in 2022?

Omicron variant of coronavirus led to huge spike in cases over New Year but has since subsided, prompting Boris Johnson to drop social restrictions

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