Tag: Coronavirus Omicron Variant
China Won’t Sell Olympics Tickets to Chinese Public
China had already barred foreign spectators from attending the Winter Games that…
US Surgeon General Warns That Omicron Has Not Yet Peaked
Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, warned on Sunday that the…
Australia Wants Novak Djokovic Out. Australians Are Thrilled.
Update: A panel of judges ruled on Sunday that Australia’s immigration minister…
Cloth Masks Do Not Protect Against Virus as Effectively as Others, C.D.C. Says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday clarified its stance…
U.S. Government Launches Website to Distribute Free Covid Tests
WASHINGTON — Americans will be able to request free rapid coronavirus tests…
New Virus Cases Begin to Slow in U.S. Cities Where Omicron Hit First
At another bleak moment of the pandemic in the United States —…
This Covid Surge Feels Different
annie correalFrom The New York Times, I’m Annie Correal, in for Michael…
A 4th Shot? Some At-Risk Americans Are Eligible Later This Week
Some people with a weakened immune system can get a fourth dose…
Disruption, Dismay, Dissent: Americans Grapple With Omicron
CHICAGO — With infection rates mounting, the Omicron variant has ushered in…
Here’s When We Expect Omicron to Peak
As we move deeper into January, it will be important to monitor…
Emerging Data Raise Questions About Antigen Tests and Nasal Swabs
A small, new real-world study suggests that two widely used at-home antigen…
Reimbursement for At-Home Virus Tests Starts Next Week. White House Says
President Biden’s coronavirus response coordinator said Wednesday that, beginning next week, Americans…