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Almost two million Covid alerts have been issued by Service NSW over the past fortnight as health authorities scramble to contain the states rising case numbers - forcing thousands into isolation.

NSW has reported 804 Covid cases in the past 24 hours - in an extraordinary surge in case numbers. It is the highest number of daily cases since September 7.

The new version of the Omicron variant might be just new characteristics surfacing to camouflage it from antibodies and confuse them.

Australian epidemiologist Prof Mary-Louise McLaws says ‘it’s definitely unwise to push ahead with relaxations’ before more is known about Omicron variant

Immunologist Professor Peter Collignon said the new rollout would be critical to ending the cycle of mass school closures that have so far characterised Australias response to the pandemic.

Seven out of 10 Australians aged 18 and older say they will get a coronavirus vaccine booster shot but hesitancy is highest in states that avoided delta.

Living with the virus will require a constant balancing act as governments weigh the cost of any further restrictions against associated costs to mental health and the economy.

Experts are warning Australians not to panic over Omicron. Economists are urging shoppers to keep spending as disease experts warn variant isnt as scary as its made out to be.

The emergence of the Omicron coronavirus strain has raised concerns that responses to it may blunt Australia's economic recovery.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will send letters to all Australian homes asking people to book in for a thir...