Omicron Variant

The Omicron virus

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A new coronavirus variant with a “high number of mutations” has been detected in the UK.

Covid Omicron ba 5 symptoms: Common symptom affecting men and women differently. (PA)

Covid Omicron ba 5 symptoms: Common symptom affecting men and women differently. (PA)

Common Omicron symptom affecting men and women differently amid rise in UK cases

New Covid variant: Omicron strain has symptom that affects sufferers when they sleep. (PA)

New Covid variant: Omicron strain has symptom that affects sufferers when they sleep. (PA)

Warning over new Covid symptom affecting sufferers at night as UK cases rise

Covid: Omicron sub-variants being monitored by WHO after detection in UK. (PA)

Covid: Omicron sub-variants being monitored by WHO after detection in UK. (PA)

Two Omicron sub-variants being monitored by WHO after being detected in the UK

Covid symptoms: New sign of Omicron reported as NHS add 9 new symptoms to official list (PA)

Covid symptoms: New sign of Omicron reported as NHS add 9 new symptoms to official list (PA)

Surprising symptom that could be a sign you need to test for Covid

Omicron symptoms: Common Covid symptom affecting men and women differently. (PA)

Omicron symptoms: Common Covid symptom affecting men and women differently. (PA)

Common Omicron symptom affecting men and women differently

Top 10 Covid hotspots as Scotland looks towards less ‘restrictive’ measures in the future.

Top 10 Covid hotspots as Scotland looks towards less ‘restrictive’ measures in the future.

Top 10 Covid hotspots as Scotland looks towards less ‘restrictive’ measures in the future.

Omicron symptoms: Common Covid symptom affecting men and women differently. (PA)

Omicron symptoms: Common Covid symptom affecting men and women differently. (PA)

Common Omicron symptom affecting men and women differently

Covid UK: Four Omicron strains now circulating, World Health Organisation warns. (PA)

Covid UK: Four Omicron strains now circulating, World Health Organisation warns. (PA)

Four different strains of Omicron now circulating, WHO warns

Covid scientists are monitoring new BA.2 variant of Omicron in the UK. (PA)

Covid scientists are monitoring new BA.2 variant of Omicron in the UK. (PA)

UK Government monitoring new 'BA.2' variant of Omicron - what we know

More than three million Scots have had a booster jab

More than three million Scots have had a booster jab

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More than 7,000 new Covid cases and 16 deaths recorded in 24 hours

Millions of Scots have had at least one dose of vaccine

Millions of Scots have had at least one dose of vaccine

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More than 8,000 new Covid cases identified in 24 hours as infections surge again

National Clinical director Jason Leitch

National Clinical director Jason Leitch

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Professor Jason Leitch: “I think we’re in the endgame of Omicron"

Omicron symptoms: 9 signs most common in people fully vaccinated against Covid. (PA)

Omicron symptoms: 9 signs most common in people fully vaccinated against Covid. (PA)

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The 9 most common Omicron symptoms if you are fully vaccinated against Covid

More than 3 million people have had booster doses

More than 3 million people have had booster doses

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More than 7,700 new cases of Covid reported in 24 hours along with 31 deaths

Booster jabs may be reserved for the vulnerable in future

Booster jabs may be reserved for the vulnerable in future

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Sage expert: 'Not everyone may need booster jab' against Covid-19 in the future

Nicola Sturgeon wearing a tartan facemask. Credit: PA

Nicola Sturgeon wearing a tartan facemask. Credit: PA

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Where you have to wear face masks in Scotland - See the new rules

The latest data shows a 38% drop over the last seven days across the UK

The latest data shows a 38% drop over the last seven days across the UK

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UK-wide Data suggests Omicron wave is ‘turning around’

Nicola Sturgeon Covid update: What restrictions could change next week (PA)

Nicola Sturgeon Covid update: What restrictions could change next week (PA)

Nicola Sturgeon Covid announcement: What restrictions could change in Scotland

How to watch Nicola Sturgeon's next Covid announcement (PA)

How to watch Nicola Sturgeon's next Covid announcement (PA)

When is Nicola Sturgeon’s next Covid update? How to watch

The rate of infection in Glasgow now stands at 23,404 cases per 100,000

The rate of infection in Glasgow now stands at 23,404 cases per 100,000

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Glasgow Covid rate far higher than Scottish average

Omicron symptoms: Early sign you could test positive for Covid. (PA)

Omicron symptoms: Early sign you could test positive for Covid. (PA)

New Omicron symptom could be early warning sign you have Covid

A new 'Deltacron' Covid variant has been found in Cyrpus, according to reports. Here's what we know (Canva)

A new 'Deltacron' Covid variant has been found in Cyrpus, according to reports. Here's what we know (Canva)

Reports of a new 'Deltacron' Covid variant: What we know

Photo via PA shows someone reading the Covid-19 self test leaflet for lateral flows.

Photo via PA shows someone reading the Covid-19 self test leaflet for lateral flows.

Signs of Omicron in children revealed by GP - see full list of symptoms

Covid symptoms: 20 Omicron warning signs that differ to NHS list. (PA)

Covid symptoms: 20 Omicron warning signs that differ to NHS list. (PA)

Top 20 Omicron 'symptoms' signs you should look out for

Ikea cuts sick pay for staff unvaccinated against Covid forced to self-isolate

Ikea cuts sick pay for staff unvaccinated against Covid forced to self-isolate

Ikea makes key change at all UK stories amid rising Covid cases

Covid symptoms: 20 Omicron warning signs that differ to NHS list. (PA)

Covid symptoms: 20 Omicron warning signs that differ to NHS list. (PA)

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Top 20 Omicron 'symptoms' signs you should look out for

According to the latest Scottish Government figures, 7,561 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported since Saturday

According to the latest Scottish Government figures, 7,561 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported since Saturday

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More than 7,500 new cases of Covid recorded in 24 hours along with three deaths

The Sunday Times also said the announcement could come within weeks

The Sunday Times also said the announcement could come within weeks

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Nicola Sturgeon warns Boris Johnson against axing free lateral flow tests for all

Covid symptoms: Omicron 'warning signs' that affect skin, lips and nails. (PA)

Covid symptoms: Omicron 'warning signs' that affect skin, lips and nails. (PA)

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Covid symptoms: Omicron 'warning signs' that affect your skin, lips and nails

Covid symptoms: Omicron symptom that could affecting your sleep. (Canva)

Covid symptoms: Omicron symptom that could affecting your sleep. (Canva)

The Omicron Covid symptom that could affecting your sleep

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

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Nicola Sturgeon drawing up new framework to move to 'less restrictive' Scotland

Boris Johnson announcement: Prime Minister to set out Covid plan today. (PA)

Boris Johnson announcement: Prime Minister to set out Covid plan today. (PA)

Boris Johnson to make Covid announcement today - how you can watch

Boris Johnson press conference today live: Watch Covid announcement. (PA)

Boris Johnson press conference today live: Watch Covid announcement. (PA)

Watch Boris Johnson's Downing Street press conference live

Boris Johnson press conference today: What Boris might announce at 5pm. (PA)

Boris Johnson press conference today: What Boris might announce at 5pm. (PA)

Boris Johnson to hold Covid press conference at 5pm - what he is expected to say

Pupils urged to test for Covid to keep schools open

Pupils urged to test for Covid to keep schools open

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Pupils urged to test for Covid to keep schools open

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital will be affected by the changes

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital will be affected by the changes

NHSGGC hospitals to admit only 'essential' visitors over Omicron fears

The spread of Omicron could lead to a

The spread of Omicron could lead to a

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Consultant warns of ‘substantial wave of Covid hospitalisations’ in early 2022

Can nightclubs open in Scotland under the new Omicron rules?

Can nightclubs open in Scotland under the new Omicron rules?

Can nightclubs open in Scotland under the new Omicron rules?

Covid Live: Nicola Sturgeon to update Scottish Parliament on Omicron spread

Covid Live: Nicola Sturgeon to update Scottish Parliament on Omicron spread

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Covid RECAP: Nicola Sturgeon issues three-week restrictions to combat Omicron

What did Nicola Sturgeon say today in pre-Christmas Omicron update?

What did Nicola Sturgeon say today in pre-Christmas Omicron update?

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7 things we learned from Nicola Sturgeon's update as post-Christmas rules announced

Ms Sturgeon will address the Scottish Parliament today

Ms Sturgeon will address the Scottish Parliament today

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Nicola Sturgeon to announce decision on fresh Covid restrictions with update today

Covid Live: Nicola Sturgeon to update Scottish Parliament on Omicron spread

Covid Live: Nicola Sturgeon to update Scottish Parliament on Omicron spread

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Covid Live: Nicola Sturgeon to update Scottish Parliament on Omicron spread

6 Scottish Covid hotspots as Omicron cases rise

6 Scottish Covid hotspots as Omicron cases rise

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6 Scottish Covid hotspots as Omicron cases rise

Almost 15% of tests recorded in the past 24 hours was positive

Almost 15% of tests recorded in the past 24 hours was positive

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More than 5,000 new Covid cases and nine new deaths recorded in 24 hours

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Scottish MP says new Covid restrictions 'inevitable' amid Omicron spread

Covid restrictions vary across the UK

Covid restrictions vary across the UK

Covid travel restrictions

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Does Scotland have the toughest Covid restrictions in the UK?

According to the latest Scottish Government figures, 6,734 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed since Sunday

According to the latest Scottish Government figures, 6,734 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed since Sunday

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New Covid cases soar to three-month high with more than 6,500 recorded in 24 hours

Moderna said its preliminary data looking at Omicron was “reassuring”

Moderna said its preliminary data looking at Omicron was “reassuring”

Omicron Variant

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Moderna jab boosts neutralising antibodies against Omicron, study finds

Is Boris Johnson making an announcement today? What we know (PA)

Is Boris Johnson making an announcement today? What we know (PA)

Is Boris Johnson making an announcement today? What we know

7 things we learned from Nicola Sturgeon update as Omicron becomes dominant

7 things we learned from Nicola Sturgeon update as Omicron becomes dominant

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7 things we learned from Nicola Sturgeon update as "stay at home" warning issued

Signs of Omicron: New Covid symptom that could be affecting your sleep. (PA)

Signs of Omicron: New Covid symptom that could be affecting your sleep. (PA)

New Omicron symptom that could be affecting your sleep

Police Scotland is experiencing

Police Scotland is experiencing

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Police Scotland warns non-emergency calls face longer wait times due to "significant" Omicron impact

Will Scotland enter a circuit breaker lockdown?

Will Scotland enter a circuit breaker lockdown?

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Will Scotland enter a circuit breaker lockdown?

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