Tag: Coronavirus Omicron Variant
Omicron Cases Appear to Peak in U.S., but Deaths Continue to Rise
CHICAGO — New coronavirus cases have started to fall nationally, signaling that the Omicron-fueled spike that has infected…
Booster Shots Instrumental in Fighting Omicron, C.D.C. Data Show
Booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines aren’t just preventing infections with the highly contagious Omicron variant…
How Does Getting a Breakthrough Covid Case Affect My Immunity?
Experts also caution against trying to get infected on purpose as a way to gain hybrid immunity. “I…
Can Omicron Cause Long Covid?
It found that people who had received even one dose of a Covid vaccine before their infection were…
China Won’t Sell Olympics Tickets to Chinese Public
China had already barred foreign spectators from attending the Winter Games that begin in Beijing in less than…
N95, KN95 or KF94? How to Find the Right Covid Mask
Mr. Collins may be best known for his list of children’s masks. While there is no N95 mask…
Supply Chain Woes Could Worsen as China Imposes Covid Lockdowns
WASHINGTON — Companies are bracing for another round of potentially debilitating supply chain disruptions as China, home to…
Australia Wants Novak Djokovic Out. Australians Are Thrilled.
Update: A panel of judges ruled on Sunday that Australia’s immigration minister was within his rights to cancel…
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 on various kinds of masks, acknowledging…
U.S. Government Launches Website to Distribute Free Covid Tests
WASHINGTON — Americans will be able to request free rapid coronavirus tests from the federal government beginning on…