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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

With Covid cases surging across Australia, will a fourth vaccine dose be required?

How effective would a second booster be? Who is eligible now? Why are third dose numbers lagging? Experts explain

The Guardian - AU

Don't scrap mask rules, experts urge

Experts unanimously back continued mask use and most say mandates should stay even after Omicron peaks.

Newsroom.co.nz

Omicron BA.2 set to become dominant Covid variant in Malaysia

Malaysia expects the BA.2 subvariant of Omicron will soon become dominant in the country, raising concerns given its possible higher transmission rate, health director-general Noor Hisham Abdullah said in a statement on Monday.

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Fauci dismisses rumours about resignation and says there’s still a ‘way to go’ before pandemic ends

Fauci says US can expect an uptick in cases due to an Omicron sub-variant

The Independent UK

Deltacron and Stealth Omicron differences explained as Covid infections in UK surge again

Two new Covid-19 variants are surging across the globe but what exactly are they? And should we be worried?

The Independent UK

WA COVID-19 cases continue surprise fall

Western Australia has recorded 5566 new COVID-19 infections, with the state's Omicron outbreak now believed to be weeks away from reaching its peak.

AAP

Vaccine pass defaulter sues Government over 'irrational' constraints

Just days before the PM announces plans to phase out vaccine pass constraints, a cafe operator fined for flouting the rules is spearheading a court case to overturn the restrictions.

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US likely to see Covid cases rise from Omicron subvariant, Fauci says

Biden’s chief medical adviser also says the US is ‘clearly going in the right direction’ on the pandemic

The Guardian - US

SA voters misled by Labor: Birmingham

Federal Finance Minister Simon Birmingham says a Labor scare campaign and the unlucky timing of the Omicron COVID-19 variant are among the reasons for Steven...

The Canberra Times

Deltacron and Stealth Omicron differences explained as Covid infections in UK surge again

Two new Covid-19 variants are surging across the globe but what exactly are they? And should we be worried?

The Independent UK

Deltracron and Stealth Omicron differences explained as Covid infections in UK surge again

Two new Covid-19 variants are surging across the globe but what exactly are they? And should we be worried?

The Independent UK

Recombination of two virus variants seen since 2020

The Alpha and Wuhan strain recombinant was the first; the latest is a mixture of two Omicron sub-lineages

The Hindu

New Covid case numbers across Australia rise by 37% in a week as Omicron subvariant takes hold

Australia records 28 Covid-related deaths, with 12 in NSW, 10 in Queensland, four in Western Australia and two in Victoria

The Guardian - AU

Amy MacDonald shares behind the scenes snaps ahead of sold out OVO Hydro gig

The Scottish singer's show was previously set for December 17, but was postponed due to the rising number of Omicron cases.

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Evening Standard

Covid figures: ‘One in 18 Londoners have virus’ as UK records 90,349 daily cases and 126 deaths

Scientists have attributed a surge in infections to the growth of the BA.2 variant, dubbed ‘Stealth Omicron’

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

Bangkok Post

VIDEO: This Week's Top Stories March 18

This week: entry relaxations, Porsche kills motorcyclist, new Omicron mutation and a hazing death.

ABC News

Tasmania's active COVID cases surpass January peak as Omicron BA.2 strain takes hold

Tasmania has hit the highest number of active COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started — with experts warning the daily tally is expected to climb far higher.

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Evening Standard

What is Deltacron and what do we know about the new variant in the UK so far?

Everything you need to know about the confirmed new coronavirus - Deltacron

Axios

Omicron hit little kids hard

The findings are more evidence that the virus can cause severe illness in young children.

Chronicle Live

Covid rises continue as 'stealth Omicron' hits areas like Gosforth and Ashington

Covid cases are rising again across the North East - with areas like Gosforth and Ashington hit hard according to Government figures

Daily Record

Deltacron, Omicron and Stealth Omicron Covid symptoms as cases skyrocket

Stealth Omicron now accounts for over 80 percent of Scottish Covid cases.

Wales Online

Senior hospital ICU consultant on the state of Covid in Wales right now as cases grow

Dr Ami Jones said she has noticed a rise in sickness absence rates among her colleagues and was keeping a close eye on the new Omicron sub-variant BA.2

The Independent UK

E-tickets soar as Trainline continues Covid bounceback

The business said it had stayed on target despite the Omicron hit.

Daily Mirror

Covid symptoms for Omicron, Deltacron and the 'Stealth' BA.2 strain to look out for

Covid-19 continues to stalk the UK two years after the coronavirus pandemic began - here's what you need to know about the different variants that are likely to be circulating, including Omicron and Deltacron

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