Roche launches new test to detect fast spreading Omicron sub-variant
ZURICH (Reuters) – Roche has launched a new PCR test
omicron,
U.S. FDA says Evusheld may not protect against Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on
Over 40% of U.S. COVID cases caused by Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 – CDC
By Raghav Mahobe and Julie Steenhuysen (Reuters) -Over 40% of
Omicron BA.4.6 subvariant makes up nearly 14% of COVID variants in U.S. – CDC
(Reuters) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Omicron better at invading young noses than other variants; smell loss may predict memory issues
By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) – The following is a summary
Pfizer starts mid-stage trial for vaccine against Omicron subvariant
(Reuters) – Pfizer Inc and its German partner BioNTech SE
Experimental chewing gum reduces Omicron in saliva; sexual dysfunction, hair loss among long COVID symptoms
By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) – The following is a summary
Omicron BA.5 makes up 82% of COVID variants in U.S. – CDC
(Reuters) – The BA.5 subvariant of Omicron was estimated to
Australia battles fresh Omicron outbreak as COVID deaths rise
SYDNEY – Australia reported one of its highest daily death
Omicron BA.5 makes up nearly 78% of COVID variants circulating in U.S. – CDC
(Reuters) – The BA.5 subvariant of Omicron was estimated to
Australia reinstates COVID quarantine pay amid fresh Omicron wave
By Renju Jose SYDNEY – Australia will reinstate support payments
EU drugs regulator open to COVID boosters that target older Omicron offshoots
By Natalie Grover and Ludwig Burger LONDON -The European Medicines
Australia expands fourth COVID dose rollout amid fresh Omicron threat
By Renju Jose SYDNEY -Australia said on Thursday it would
Omicron sub-variants BA.4, BA.5 make up 70% of COVID variants in U.S. – CDC
(Reuters) – The fast-spreading BA.4 and BA.5 sub-lineages of Omicron
U.S. FDA advisers recommend inclusion of Omicron component for COVID boosters
(Reuters) – Advisers to the U.S Food and Drug Administration
Omicron sub-variants BA.4, BA.5 make up more than 50% of U.S. COVID cases – CDC
(Reuters) – The fast-spreading BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of Omicron
Analysis-The next COVID booster shots will likely be updated for Omicron
By Michael Erman NEW YORK – COVID-19 vaccines this fall
Some Omicron sub-variants escaping antibodies from Sinopharm shot -Chinese study
BEIJING – A small Chinese study detailed in The Lancet
Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5 account for up to 13% of COVID variants in U.S. – CDC
(Reuters) – The BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of Omicron are
Omicron breakthrough infections may spare young hearts; no need to delay mammogram after vaccination
By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) – The following is a summary
Unvaccinated children hospitalized at twice the rate during Omicron surge -U.S. study
By Amruta Khandekar (Reuters) – Hospitalization rates for unvaccinated children
Worldwide COVID cases surpass 500 million as Omicron variant BA.2 surges
By Kavya B and Aparupa Mazumder (Reuters) – Global COVID-19
WHO says it is analysing two new Omicron COVID sub-variants
By Jennifer Rigby (Reuters) – The World Health Organization said
Omicron sub-variant BA.2 accounts for about 55% of COVID variants in U.S. – CDC
(Reuters) -The U.S. national public health agency said on Tuesday
White House to reopen to public tours as Omicron fades
WASHINGTON – The White House will reopen to the public
White House: Omicron BA.2 COVID variant has circulated in U.S. for some time
WASHINGTON – The White House said on Monday that the
Euro zone business growth accelerated in Feb as Omicron faded -PMI
LONDON – Business activity across the euro zone accelerated sharply
Canadian factory activity climbs to 3-month high as Omicron curbs ease
TORONTO – Canadian manufacturing activity expanded in February at the
Japan’s Q1 growth forecast slashed on Omicron hit to consumption: Reuters poll
By Daniel Leussink TOKYO – Japan’s economic growth will likely
Australia retail sales rebound in Jan as economy weathers Omicron
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY – Australian retail sales were surprisingly
COVID-related diabetes may be temporary; racial disparities widen with Omicron infections
By Nancy Lapid – The following is a summary of
COVID raises risk of mental health problems; new Omicron version not making people sicker in S. Africa
By Nancy Lapid – The following is a summary of
Thai property sector recovery delayed amid Omicron -state loan agency
BANGKOK – Thailand’s property market may not return to pre-pandemic
New Jersey Department of Health identifies Omicron ‘stealth variant’ but should you worry?
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health this
Prior COVID offers less protection vs Omicron; mRNA booster shot efficacy declines within months
By Nancy Lapid – The following is a summary of
Gilead says COVID drug remdesivir shows antiviral activity against Omicron, other variants
– Gilead Sciences Inc’s drug, remdesivir, showed antiviral activity against
COVID cases surpass 400 million as Omicron grips world
By Roshan Abraham and Kavya B – Global COVID-19 cases
Lyft’s weak rider numbers, Omicron hit outweigh first full-year profit
By Tina Bellon and Nivedita Balu -Lyft Inc’s first full-year
Chipotle profits beat expectations despite higher costs, Omicron
By Praveen Paramasivam and Hilary Russ – Chipotle Mexican Grill
New Jersey, California among states moving to ease mask mandates as Omicron ebbs
By Rami Ayyub -Officials in New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, California
Australia businesses suffer Omicron blues in Jan – survey
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY – A measure of Australian business
Some 50 Iranian MPs test positive for COVID as Omicron rages – lawmaker
– Some 50 members of Iran’s 290-seat parliament have contracted
Canada sheds more than 200,000 jobs in January as Omicron bites
By Julie Gordon and Ismail Shakil – The Canadian economy
Jobs Report Beats Expectations Despite Surging Omicron Cases
The U.S. economy recorded an increase of 467,000 jobs in
Omicron sub-variant BA.2 harder to identify, found in 5 African nations -WHO
JOHANNESBURG -The BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron has been found in
Euro zone business growth lost more momentum in Jan as Omicron hit demand
LONDON – Euro zone economic growth lost more momentum in
Opel to hire temporary workers at German plant amid Omicron absences – Wirtschaftswoche
BERLIN – Opel plans on hiring several hundred temporary workers
Omicron Slammed Labor Market With Private Payrolls Falling 301,000 In January
Private firms’ payroll unexpectedly decreased by 301,000 in January as
Omicron infections slowing where variant first hit, says regional agency
BRASILIA -COVID-19 infections and deaths in the Americas are still
Canadian factory activity grows at slower pace as Omicron weighs
TORONTO – Canadian manufacturing activity expanded at the joint-slowest pace