Omicron is driving case numbers to new highs, but some countries are more worried than others

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Top Stories Omicron is driving case numbers to new highs, but some countries are more worried than others Early research suggesting the Omicron variant is less deadly is giving hope to some countries, but others fear the sheer number of cases will put additional pressure not only on the health system, but all sectors of society. WA mask mandate extended in wake of growing backpacker COVID-19 cluster People must continue to wear masks in all public indoor settings, while other restrictions on hospitality venues will be lifted tomorrow, as more cases are recorded. Evergrande shares placed in trading halt after luxury island demolition order Troubled Chinese property giant Evergrande's shares have been suspended from trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange. The company did not give a reason for the halt. When should you get a PCR swab instead of a rapid test? The rapid surge in Omicron across the holiday season has pushed testing capacity in many parts of Australia to the limit — here's who can get a PCR test. 'Our insurance policy revolves around two Rottweilers': Premium hikes force residents to forgo cover The cost of home and contents insurance in WA's Kimberley region ranges between $3,600-$20,000 and increasing 35 per cent a year despite no significant natural disasters since 2011. Victorian man charged with arson over fire that damaged entrance to Old Parliament House A fourth person is charged in relation to protests and a fire that was allegedly deliberately lit at Old Parliament House. PM says he won't 'undercut' retailers by funding free rapid antigen tests Scott Morrison continues to resist pressure to make free rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 widely available, as state testing regimes buckle and rapid tests remain scarce. Why some people get smashed by mosquitoes at a summer BBQ while others emerge unscathed What makes someone more of a mozzie magnet than others? Scientists have been conducting some interesting experiments to find out. Here's what we know. Eight children rescued, beaches closed as ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth creates 'a difficult situation' on Queensland coast Gold Coast beaches remain closed today as wild swell whipped up by ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth combines with king tides to make beach conditions treacherous. The system is also expected to bring storms to northern Queensland. 'Numbers we've never seen before': One in five PCR tests are positive in Victoria Victoria's COVID commander Jeroen Weimar says there has been a tenfold increase in the COVID test positivity rate in the past few weeks.   Download the ABC News app Available on Android and Apple devices The ABC NEWS app makes it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source.   Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to bryanrini294.nashjensk@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.     © 2022 Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC, ABN 52 429 278 345. 700 Harris St Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.   Unsubscribe from this Newsletter | Discover other Newsletters | Privacy