Both chains said the vast majority of their stores will remain open.
Tag: Coronavirus Omicron Variant
For Coronavirus Testing, the Nose May Not Always Be Best
As Omicron spreads, some experts are calling for a switch to saliva-based tests, which may detect infections days earlier than nasal swabs do.
Philippines Puts Schools on ‘Health Break’ as Covid Cases Soar
Officials said the weeklong suspension of classes in Manila would let teachers and students recover from the virus, or care for others who had it.
Teachers in France Stage Walkout Over Covid Rules in Schools
Tens of thousands of teachers, other school personnel and parents took to the streets on Thursday to protest shifting, confusing rules that they say are now too lax.
Is Omicron Peaking?
In parts of the Northeast, it seems to be.
Racing to Stop Omicron, Countries Rely on At-Home Antigen Tests
Countries aim keep up with the variant’s rapid pace of transmission, marking a shift from viewing P.C.R. testing as the primary method of diagnosis.
Omicron Deepens Uncertainty Surrounding Beijing Olympics
With the opening of the Winter Games three weeks away, officials in China are on high alert amid coronavirus outbreaks around the country.
Over Half of Europe Could Be Infected With Coronavirus Soon, W.H.O. Says
The agency cautioned against treating the virus like the seasonal flu, since much remains unknown, particularly regarding the severity in areas with lower vaccination rates.
A Growing Gap Between the Vaccinated and Unvaccinated
We look at Omicron’s toll in New York and Seattle, two cities with timely data.
China’s Covid Outbreak Complicates Safety Plan for Beijing Olympics
Officials are racing to extinguish a spate of coronavirus infections around the country.