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Vaccines and antivirals not enough to combat Australian Omicron surge, experts warn

Doctors accuse government of ‘mixed messages’ as hospitalisations rise, saying they should be open to more preventive measures

The Guardian - AU

Nine key Covid symptoms in people who are fully-vaccinated as Ireland in middle of latest wave

With the vast majority of the country vaccinated against Covid, these are the key signs to look out for

Irish Mirror

Government to consider new Covid curbs if NHS backlog is threatened

European health authorities call for new booster jab to fight ‘widespread’ Covid wave

The Independent UK

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Covid experts warn you can catch omicron BA.5 again after just four weeks

Health experts have warned people that even if they have already caught Covid, they can catch it again thanks to the latest variant, Omicron BA.5, which is said to have a rapid re-infection rate.

Edinburgh Live

A new COVID-19 foe, a really transmissible one, is emerging

BALTIMORE — If you’ve recently been infected with COVID-19 or know someone infected, and you probably do, you can probably blame BA.5, one of five subvariants of omicron and possibly the most transmissible yet.

Tribune News Service

How likely am I to be reinfected with Covid and do Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 have different symptoms?

As two new subvariants drive a surge in cases across the country, the Standard explains how likely you are to test positive again

Evening Standard

EU recommends second Covid booster for vulnerable and over-60s

Almost all European countries have reported surge in infections, driven mainly by Omicron variant BA.5

The Guardian - UK

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Health expert warns people can catch new Covid variant again after four weeks

Government data suggests that the BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants are quickly becoming the most dominant in the UK

Manchester Evening News

A new dominant omicron strain in the U.S. is driving up cases — and reinfections

BA.5 is now the dominant omicron strain in the U.S. It's good at evading the immune system, though doesn't appear to cause more serious illness.

WEKU

Nine Omicron symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated - and signs you may have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

The Independent UK

Texans have been slow to vaccinate their youngest against COVID-19, but they’re slightly ahead of the national average

For some parents of kids under 5 who want to vaccinate them, the wait has been excruciating, fraught with delays and close calls. Others are hesitant to have their young children vaccinated.

The Texas Tribune

When can I get my Covid booster jab? Everything you need to know

Experts warn fifth wave of coronavirus infections underway as hospital admissions rise

The Independent UK

New Omicron sub-variants found to be more severe

The BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of Covid-19 are more severe than other sub-variants of the Omicron strain, and less affected by antibodies, according to the Department of Medical Sciences.

Bangkok Post

Modelling suggests ACT's daily COVID-19 cases may triple in the next three weeks due to spread of subvariants

ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman says despite a predicted rise in COVID-19 cases, reintroduction of a mask mandate is not currently being considered.

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Wales Online

Warning you can catch latest Covid variant again after just four weeks

The UKHSA says it will become the dominant variant across the country

Asharq Al-Awsat

New Coronavirus Mutant Raises Concerns

The quickly changing coronavirus has spawned yet another super contagious omicron mutant that’s worrying scientists as it gains ground in India and pops up in numerous other countries, including the United States. Scientists say the variant – called BA.2.75 – may be able to spread rapidly and get around immunity…

Reuters

Shanghai plans more COVID testing amid fresh curbs across China

Multiple Chinese cities are adopting fresh COVID-19 curbs, from business halts to lockdowns, to rein in new infections, with the commercial hub of Shanghai bracing for another mass testing effort after finding a highly-transmissible Omicron subvariant.

The Independent UK

New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyond

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Reuters

Shanghai braces for more mass COVID testing amid fresh curbs across China

Multiple Chinese cities are adopting fresh COVID-19 curbs, from business halts to lockdowns, to rein in new infections, with the commercial hub of Shanghai bracing for another mass testing campaign after detecting the BA.5 Omicron subvariant.

Wales Online

Latest Covid symptoms for new BA4 and BA5 variants

The new variants are driving a spike in cases in Wales

Daily Mirror

New Covid variant warning as you can catch Omicron BA.5 again after just four weeks

Omicron BA.5 is more resistant to antibodies, according to health experts, leading to rapid reinfections – although they are thought to be less severe than previous Covid outbreaks

ABC News

Queensland could open long COVID clinics as doctors seek to understand the condition

Chief Health Officer says it is too early to ascertain what the impact of long COVID would be on the Sunshine State, given it had only been subject to Omicron waves when the population was highly vaccinated.

Nottingham Post

BA.5 and BA.4 Omicron Covid variant symptoms and what you should be looking out for

1 in 21 Brits are believed to be infected

Irish Mirror

How long am I protected from Covid after infection? Irish expert gives time frame for immunity and it's shorter than you think

Dr Cillian de Gascun, Director of the National Virus Reference Laboratory, told RTE Radio One why we are seeing a rise in Covid cases and how long protection lasts for those who have already been infected

The Independent UK

New Covid variants: How many strains are in circulation and on the rise around the world?

Omicron sub-variants driving up coronavirus cases in UK and being monitored closely

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