Omicron

What we know about the new COVID FLiRT variants including symptoms

A new variant of Covid named Eris has emerged as figures show a spike in hospital admissions this summer

New Covid variant found in UK

Symptoms of Arcturus as new Covid strain claims five lives

New highly-infectious covid strain Arcturus kills five Brits

New Covid variant Arcturus has been found in the UK

Arcturus: New Covid variant found in UK

Data reveals the top ten words and names Brits struggle to pronounce the most including Niamh, Omicron & Açaí

Data reveals the top ten words and names Brits struggle to pronounce

The new variant is set to be more transmissible than Omicron (Adobe)

New Covid variant nicknamed ‘The Kraken’ is ‘more transmissible’

UK approve COVID vaccine that targets original strain and Omicron

Royal Mail to hike stamp prices again despite cost of living crisis

Used car sales jump in ‘volatile’ year as EV demand rockets

Big Night of Musicals by the National Lottery

First Ministers Paul Givan and Michelle O'Neill.

New changes to restrictions in Northern Ireland - COVID certs, hospitality and o...

The WHO says the pandemic is approaching its “endgame” in Europe (Photo: Getty Images)

Covid pandemic reaching ‘endgame’ - but shouldn’t be treated like flu

The new website will launch by the end of March 2022 (Photo: Getty Images)

Primark announces new website launch date - how online store will work

First Minister Paul Givan and Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill speaking to the media during a visit to Ebrington Square on Thursday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2203GS – 013

NI Executive: Rules on face masks, nightclubs, dancing, gatherings to change

Vaccines are the best defence against severe disease and death, says the WHO (Photo: Getty Images)

Worst of Omicron wave ‘done with’ says WHO - but pandemic far from over

Cypriots wait in line to receive the third dose of a Covid-19 vaccine at a walk-in vaccination centre (Photo: Getty Images)

Experts dismiss claims of new ‘Deltacron’ Covid strain found in Cyprus Claire Schofield

Travel restrictions between the UK and France have been eased slightly (Photo: Getty Images)

France eases restrictions for UK travellers after ‘supersonic’ rise in Covid cas...

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The warning symptom of Omicron that appears on skin, lips and nails

Yaka Lucia, in the beginnings of her Permagarden with her baby Rosa. ©Sarah Fretwell

Trócaire thanks Derry people for ‘incredible generosity’ over year

Dr Tom Black.

Covid: We’re firmly in grip of huge wave of infections

Troops to be deployed in London to help NHS amid staff shortages (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Troops to be deployed in London to help NHS amid staff shortages

Lateral flow antigen test kits. (JPI Media)

More than one million Lateral Flow Tests delivered to NI already this week

Scrapping international travel restrictions would have no impact on case rates, claims travel industry (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Scrapping international travel restrictions would have no impact on case rates, ...

Boris Johnson to stick with ‘Plan B’ Covid measures despite mounting pressures (Photo by JACK HILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Boris Johnson to stick with ‘Plan B’ Covid measures despite mounting pressures

Worst of the pandemic is ‘absolutely behind us’ according to leading vaccine scientist Photo by JACOB KING/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Worst of the pandemic is ‘absolutely behind us’ according to leading vaccine sci...

Foyle MP, SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood.

Selflessness of people praised by Derry’s MP Colum Eastwood in New Year message

The Covid-19 vaccination centre in Derry's Foyle arena which has reopened to cope with demand for the booster vaccination. Picture Martin McKeown. 15.12.21

Almost 50% aged 12 and over now boosted across Northern ireland

NI Ministers said everyone has a part to play in slowing the spread of Omicron.

Brendan McDaid

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Omicron now accounts for 90% of COVID infections in Northern Ireland - Ministers

Ministers to review Omicron data to decide if tighter measures will be needed in England (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Ministers to review Omicron data to decide if tighter measures will be needed in...

Paxlovid has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) (Photo: Shutterstock)

New oral Covid antiviral treatment given approval for use in UK

Derry Journal People of the Year Awards winners pictured with the May of Derry and Strabane Alderman Graham Warke, Adrian Logan, compere for the evening and Paul McLean from Principal Sponsor BetMcLean . Photo: George Sweeney. DER2139GS – 063

2021... the year of the vaccine, hope and heroes

The self-isolation period starts immediately from the onset of symptoms or a positive test (Photo: Shutterstock)

The rules on leaving self-isolation if you still test positive after 10 days

Photo issued by Press Eye of Health Minister Robin Swann during a press conference in Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast.

Health Minister urges public to make New Year’s Eve as safe as possible

Ministers Michelle O'Neill and Paul Givan.

COVID self-isolation in Northern Ireland cut from 10 to 7 days as Omicron now 90...

Cost of living: families could face financial 'catastrophe' in 2022 with many set for £1,200 hit to income (Photo: Shutterstock)

Families could face financial ‘catastrophe’ with £1,200 hit to income

Travel Bosses demand end to expensive Covid tests for Brits returning from holidays as Omicron 'has already spread' (Photo: Shutterstock)

Travel bosses demand end to expensive Covid tests as Omicron ‘has already spread...

Boris Johnson made an urgent plea for people to come forward for their booster (Photo: Getty Images)

Boris Johnson warns 90% of people in ICU have not had Covid booster

A lateral flow test result is interpreted by the two letters on the device (Photo: Shutterstock)

What it means if Covid lateral flow test result shows a faint red line

A return to the “rule of six” for England is one of the options reportedly being considered by government officials amid the spread of the Omicron Covid variant (Photo: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Return to 'rule of six' for England being considered amid Omicron spread

Those who are infected with Omicron may develop a hoarse voice (Photo: Shutterstock)

The first warning symptom of Omicron you can hear before feeling ill

Brits admit to wearing the same mask for up to 10 times before washing it

The Mayor, Alderman Graham Warke receives his Covid-19 vaccination booster in the Foyle Arena from Kathleen Crossan who was a district nurse before retiring. Picture Martin McKeown. 15.12.21

Omicron could seriously impact on Northern Ireland’s health service say medical ...

Pfizer BioNTech vaccines are prepared at Army Reserve Centre on December 23, 2021 in Poole, England. (Photo: Getty)

Thousands of Covid booster appointments to be available on Christmas Day

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: A general view of the emergency department at The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel on December 19, 2021 in London, England. Covid-19 hospitalisations are rising in the UK amid the latest wave of Covid-19 infections, fueled by the more contagious Omicron variant, but the numbers remain far below peak. Still, the exploding infection rate threatens to overwhelm the NHS, and may cause staff shortages as NHS workers are forced to quarantine. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

People with Omicron variant 50-70% less likely to be hospitalised, UKHSA says

Chamber Vice President Selina Horshi

Chamber Vice-President Selina Horshi expresses 'deep frustration' at Christmas r...

Today only - children can video call Santa with their Christmas wishes

Children aged five to 11 are to be offered the Covid-19 vaccine (Photo: Getty Images)

Children to be offered Covid vaccine as JCVI issues new advice

Omicron is thought to cause milder disease than Delta (Photo: Getty Images)

Key findings on severity of Omicron variant in UK to be published today

Top 20 things about a perfect night in

Paul Clancy

Derry Chamber boss Paul Clancy backs call for urgent financial support for strug...

The NHS Confederation said tougher restrictions would not only protect hospitals but also public health (image: Getty Images)

Tougher Covid rules a case of ‘when’ rather than ‘if’, NHS boss says

Use these tricks for last minute shopping online, as Omicron variant cases soar

SAGE scientists have released a step-by-step guide on how to mix households safely during the Christmas period. (Credit: Getty)

Scientists create 10-step guide on planning safe household mixing this Christmas

The Moderna booster jab increases antibodies against Omicron 37-fold (Photo: Getty Images)

Moderna booster jab increases antibodies against Omicron 37-fold

Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael McBride.

Omicron will be dominant strain by Christmas warns top NI medical officer