One day after the C.D.C. advised against all travel on cruise ships, thousands of cruisers partied like it was 2019. But worries about onboard policies — and frustration over quarantines — are rising.
Tag: Coronavirus Omicron Variant
Emerging Data Raise Questions About Antigen Tests and Nasal Swabs
A new study adds to evidence that common rapid tests may fail to detect some Omicron cases in the first days of infection.
England Eases Covid Testing Rules for Air Travelers
With the coronavirus variant so prevalent, Britain’s leader said, there is little point in demanding that visitors screen themselves for it.
India’s Rising Omicron Wave Brings a Grim Sense of Déjà Vu
Just months after Delta fueled hospital failures and funeral pyres, India’s leaders again offer a mixed message: Their political rallies are packed even as they order curfews and work closures.
Hong Kong Suspends Flights From Eight Countries
The new measures will deepen the city’s isolation and mark a return to the tough restrictions from the early days of the pandemic, as officials race to contain the Omicron variant.
The Data Shows Omicron is Milder. How Should That Affect Your Behavior?
How should that affect your behavior?
Britain can ‘ride out’ the Omicron wave without a strict lockdown, Boris Johnson says.
“We can find a way to live with this virus,” the prime minister said.
In New Year’s Speech, Olaf Scholz, Germany’s New Leader, Focuses on Covid
Olaf Scholz, who replaced Angela Merkel as chancellor about three weeks ago, gave the traditional New Year’s Eve address for the first time and called for unity and vaccinations.