As the Omicron variant sweeps the globe, the parties in Rio de Janeiro, which ordinarily draw millions of revelers, have been called off for a second year.
Tag: Quarantines
Philippines Expands Lockdown for Unvaccinated Around Manila
The new rules bar unvaccinated residents from leaving their homes except for a list of essential reasons.
Will Shortened Isolation Periods Without Testing Spread the Virus?
Without rapid testing, some experts fear new U.S. guidelines may mean infected people leave isolation while still contagious. The C.D.C. director said masking was a better option.
As Omicron Cases Surge, CDC Shortens Isolation Times for Many Americans
Hoping to prevent further disruptions to daily life, the C.D.C. reduced the period that certain infected Americans must sequester.
As Omicron Overshadows Christmas, Thousands of Flights Are Canceled
Travelers had hoped this holiday season would represent a return to relative normalcy. Instead, pilots are out and delays are piling up.
South Africa Ends Quarantining and Contact Tracing
The new regulations follow data showing that while the Omicron variant is highly transmissible, it has not caused high rates of severe disease in South Africa.
Europeans Ponder Living With, Not Defeating, Covid
On the eve of the biggest holidays in Europe, exhaustion with the pandemic is rising. So is resignation that the virus is endemic.
China tells Winter Olympic spectators to clap, not cheer, for athletes, and Xi’an, a major city, locks down.
As the Omicron variant spreads elsewhere, China is taking elaborate precautions to prevent the virus from reaching participants when the Games start in February.
Britain lifts ban on travelers arriving from southern Africa
With the Omicron variant already spreading, officials conclude they’ve lost the battle to prevent its entering Britain.