The country also blamed “hostile forces” for its decision not to send a delegation to China, its closest ally.
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Scientists Endorse Covid Boosters, But to a Point
Everyone should get a booster shot. In the long run, though, doses every few months aren’t a viable public health strategy, scientists say.
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?
U.S. Coronavirus Cases Set New Records
As a third year of the pandemic loomed, the seven-day average of U.S. cases topped 267,000 on Tuesday.
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.
Two More Members of the K-Pop Band, BTS, Test Positive for Coronavirus
RM and Jin discovered they were infected a day after Suga got his diagnosis. All tested positive after returning to South Korea from the United States.
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.