Omicron is now the dominant strain in Australia. But experts say Delta's still 'out there'

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Top Stories Omicron is now the dominant strain in Australia. But experts say Delta's still 'out there' One independent data analyst suggests Omicron now makes up about 90 per cent of infections across Australia — but experts say Delta is still circulating.   Serbian PM says her government will guarantee Djokovic will respect Australian regulations Serbian PM Prime Minister Ana Brnabić says her government is ready to guarantee the men's tennis world number one will respect local regulations if he is allowed to stay in Melbourne and compete in the Australian Open. 'A cloth mask is doing virtually nothing': US experts say Omicron means it's time to upgrade to an N95  With Omicron sweeping the world, many experts say it's time to dump the cloth mask. The best masks to protect you against the new variant are here, along with what you should if your local pharmacist is out of N95 masks.  Why you're less likely to get severe COVID during NSW's Omicron surge Despite COVID-19 hospitalisations in NSW being at their highest point, the risk of severe disease right now is lower than during last year's Delta outbreak, an ABC analysis finds. Man and woman charged with murder and torture of 8yo girl in Toowoomba A 50-year-old Rangeville man and a 46-year-old Rangeville woman, who were known to the child, were taken into custody on Tuesday. COVID supply chain crisis shows what's really at the heart of the economy Australians are getting a stark reminder about how value is actually created in an economy, and how supply chains truly work, writes Jim Stanford. One 13-year-old boy dead, another arrested after fatal stabbing on NSW Central Coast Police are calling for witnesses to come forward following a teenage boy being fatally stabbed in the stomach overnight. As China locks down a third city, about 20 million people are now confined to their homes With the massive travelling event of Lunar New Year and the Beijing Winter Games both soon to start, China's officials bring in the broadest lockdowns since the early days of the pandemic. A group of fairy-wrens is a wrenaissance, true or false? Take our quiz Fairy-wrens have probably landed a spot in your heart, but how much do you know about these spectacular birds? Novak Djokovic stuck in visa limbo as government deliberates his future The world number one men's tennis player will need the blessing of the federal government if he is to attempt to make grand slam history at the Australian Open.   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 eNewsletter | Discover other email newsletters | Privacy