Even as official figures from the central government remain low, regional numbers point to explosive outbreaks and overstretched health care systems.
Tag: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
As Cases Explode, China’s Low Covid Death Toll Convinces No One
China’s murky statistics are fueling widespread public distrust. Its narrow definition of Covid deaths “will very much underestimate the true death toll,” the W.H.O. says.
At German Christmas Markets, Smiles Shine Bright but Budgets Are Tight
In Nuremberg, the stalls are open without Covid restrictions, and big crowds are returning to sip mulled wine and socialize. But amid economic uncertainty, visitors are spending less.
Your Friday Briefing: A Times Investigation Into Bucha
Also, Benjamin Netanyahu is poised to lead Israel again and the week in culture.
China’s Abrupt Covid Pivot Leaves Many Without Medicines
Millions are desperate to get their hands on fever-reducing drugs and antivirals such as Pfizer’s Paxlovid as infections across China outpace supplies.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Jan. 6 Panel Refers Trump for Charges
Plus: Elon Musk asks Twitter users if he should resign.
From Zero Covid to No Plan: Behind China’s Pandemic U-Turn
After micromanaging the coronavirus strategy for nearly three years, the country’s leader, Xi Jinping, has suddenly left the populace to improvise.
From Zero Covid to No Plan: Behind China’s Pandemic U-Turn
After micromanaging the coronavirus strategy for nearly three years, the country’s leader, Xi Jinping, has suddenly left the populace to improvise.
New Covid Booster Shots Cut Risk of Hospitalization by Half, CDC Reports
The research was conducted in part when older variants of the coronavirus were spreading. Other factors may have influenced the conclusions.
A Look Inside New York’s Swirling Kaleidoscope of Faiths
The city is home to some of the most spiritually and culturally diverse areas in the world. Here are some of them.