The city recorded eight Covid deaths last week, the first since September.
Tag: Disease Rates
BA.2 Omicron Subvariant Gains In Europe, But May Not Change Much
Though the BA.2 subvariant spreads more readily, it does not appear to cause more serious disease than the BA.1 version of Omicron, the coronavirus variant that drove the latest global surge.
Younger Americans Benefited Less From Booster Shots Than Older People
Among those under age 50, vaccination even without a booster protected strongly against hospitalization and death, according to new C.D.C. data.
Sweden Announces an End to Covid Restrictions, Joining Other European Countries
Denmark, Norway and others have also been changing their approaches to the pandemic and scrapping many safety protocols.
Why Nasal Covid Vaccines May Make Better Boosters
Nasal vaccines under development around the world may make better boosters by stopping the coronavirus in the airways.
One Day in the ‘Parallel Universe’ of a London I.C.U.
Britain’s government may have lifted coronavirus restrictions, but hospital workers say the return to a normal rhythm of work is still a long way off.
Covid’s New Divide: Risk Takers vs. the Risk Averse
In Italy, with its high vaccination rate, the social schism revolves less around who’s gotten a shot, and more around lifestyles and comfort levels of living with the coronavirus.
China’s Covid-Era Controls May Outlast the Coronavirus
The country has instituted a wide range of high-tech controls on society as part of a mostly successful effort to stop the virus. The consequences may endure.
Yes, Omicron Is Loosening Its Hold. But the Pandemic Has Not Ended.
With spotty immunity in the population and a churn of new variants, the coronavirus is likely to become a persistent but hopefully manageable threat.
Israeli Experts Recommend Offering a Fourth Vaccine Dose to People Age 18 and Over
The Health Ministry cited early signs that a fourth shot might help protect against serious illness, but has yet to approve the panel’s recommendation.