Tag: Coronavirus Omicron Variant
Many African Countries Toughen Covid Restrictions as Fourth Wave Spreads
NAIROBI, Kenya — In just the past three weeks, the percentage of Kenyans who tested positive for the coronavirus jumped…
United, Delta Cancel Flights as Crews Fall Victim to Covid
Thousands of would-be travelers received last-minute cancellations of their Christmas flights on Friday and Saturday because of the recent spike…
We’re in Omicron Lockdown in the Netherlands. It Shouldn’t Have Happened.
AMSTERDAM — Since 5 a.m. on Sunday, bars, restaurants, museums, schools, clothing stores, gift shops and anything resembling fun have…
Bosses Have a New Headache: How Long Should Sick Workers Isolate?
Barbara Sibley’s four New York restaurants had already weathered the city’s initial Covid-19 wave, the prevaccine surge last winter and…
Despite Omicron Wave, Britons Are Set on Not Losing Another Christmas
LONDON — Under the exuberant Christmas decorations strung above one of London’s most famous shopping streets, presents filled the arms…
Covid-19 At-Home Testing and PCR, Rapid Testing Questions: What to Know
“If you can’t get tests, you have to decide how much risk you’re willing to take,” said Dr. Robert Wachter,…