U.S. FDA says Evusheld may not protect against Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it does not expect AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail Evusheld to provide protection against the Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5. The subvariant has been…
Australia retail sales rebound in Jan as economy weathers Omicron
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY – Australian retail sales were surprisingly strong in January as shoppers weathered a surge in Omicron cases with aplomb, suggesting the economy maintained considerable momentum into the new…
COVID-related diabetes may be temporary; racial disparities widen with Omicron infections
By Nancy Lapid – The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be…
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 some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be…
Thai property sector recovery delayed amid Omicron -state loan agency
BANGKOK – Thailand’s property market may not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2024, due to a slower-than-expected economic recovery amid a new coronavirus outbreak and higher inflation, the research unit of a…
New Jersey Department of Health identifies Omicron ‘stealth variant’ but should you worry?
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health this week reported cases of a COVID-19 omicron stealth variant but right now, the science and health community knows little about the effects…
Prior COVID offers less protection vs Omicron; mRNA booster shot efficacy declines within months
By Nancy Lapid – The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be…
Gilead says COVID drug remdesivir shows antiviral activity against Omicron, other variants
– Gilead Sciences Inc’s drug, remdesivir, showed antiviral activity against Omicron, Delta and other variants of the coronavirus in laboratory studies, the company said on Friday. The study results showed similar activity…
COVID cases surpass 400 million as Omicron grips world
By Roshan Abraham and Kavya B – Global COVID-19 cases surpassed 400 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the highly contagious Omicron variant dominates the outbreak, pushing health systems…
Lyft’s weak rider numbers, Omicron hit outweigh first full-year profit
By Tina Bellon and Nivedita Balu -Lyft Inc’s first full-year adjusted profit and a spike in pricey airport trips were overshadowed by a drop in ridership due to Omicron, which management on…
Chipotle profits beat expectations despite higher costs, Omicron
By Praveen Paramasivam and Hilary Russ – Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly profits and comparable sales on Tuesday as higher demand and prices for its burritos and…
New Jersey, California among states moving to ease mask mandates as Omicron ebbs
By Rami Ayyub -Officials in New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, California and Oregon said on Monday they will lift indoor mask mandates for schools and other public places in coming weeks, seeking a…
Australia businesses suffer Omicron blues in Jan – survey
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY – A measure of Australian business conditions took a turn for the worse in January as a surge in coronavirus cases hit consumer spending, though firms were optimistic…
Some 50 Iranian MPs test positive for COVID as Omicron rages – lawmaker
– Some 50 members of Iran’s 290-seat parliament have contracted COVID-19, a senior MP said on Saturday as the Omicron variant spreads unabated across the county. MP Alireza Salimi, speaking to YJC,…
Canada sheds more than 200,000 jobs in January as Omicron bites
By Julie Gordon and Ismail Shakil – The Canadian economy lost more jobs than expected in January, posting its first decline since May 2021 as the Omicron-driven COVID-19 wave peaked, data showed…
Jobs Report Beats Expectations Despite Surging Omicron Cases
The U.S. economy recorded an increase of 467,000 jobs in January while unemployment increased to 4.0%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced Friday. Total non-farm payroll employment increased to 467,00…
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 five African countries, a World Health Organization scientist said on Thursday, adding she was concerned about the development because samples of BA.2…
Euro zone business growth lost more momentum in Jan as Omicron hit demand
LONDON – Euro zone economic growth lost more momentum in January as the bloc’s dominant services industry suffered from subdued demand amid tighter restrictions to contain the Omicron coronavirus variant, a survey…
Opel to hire temporary workers at German plant amid Omicron absences – Wirtschaftswoche
BERLIN – Opel plans on hiring several hundred temporary workers to help deliver its new Astra model, a spokesperson told German paper Wirtschaftswoche on Thursday, in part to compensate for workers off…
Omicron Slammed Labor Market With Private Payrolls Falling 301,000 In January
Private firms’ payroll unexpectedly decreased by 301,000 in January as the Omicron coronavirus variant slowed down the recovering labor market, according to the ADP National Employment Report. The 301,000 jobs lost in…
Omicron infections slowing where variant first hit, says regional agency
BRASILIA -COVID-19 infections and deaths in the Americas are still increasing, but the rise in infections seems to be slowing down in places hit earliest by the Omicron variant, the Pan American…
Canadian factory activity grows at slower pace as Omicron weighs
TORONTO – Canadian manufacturing activity expanded at the joint-slowest pace in 11 months in January as material shortages and disruptions from the Omicron coronavirus variant held back output, data showed on Tuesday.…
Explainer-Scientists on alert over rising cases caused by Omicron cousin BA.2
By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO – The highly transmissible Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus – the most common form of which is known as BA.1 – now accounts for nearly all of…
Omicron subvariant BA.2 more infectious than “original”, Danish study finds
COPENHAGEN – The BA.2 subvariant of the Omicron coronavirus variant, which has quickly taken over in Denmark, is more transmissible than the more common BA.1 and more able to infect vaccinated people,…
Maryland COVID-19 hospitalization continue falling, 11 million vaccinated as omicron subsides
ANNAPOLIS, MD—As COVID-19 hospitalizations drop below 2,000, Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland has surpassed yet another significant milestone with 11 million COVID-19 vaccines administered. “We continue to…
easyJet expects summer take-off after short-term Omicron hit
By Paul Sandle LONDON -Britain’s easyJet said the easing of travel restrictions had spurred demand for summer beach destinations such as Greece, Turkey and Spain, giving the airline cause for optimism after…
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