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Coronavirus Covid 19 Archive

Archives for December 2021

Future Perfect
22 predictions we made in 2021, and the 13 we got right22 predictions we made in 2021, and the 13 we got right
Future Perfect

Our batting average in forecasting 2021.

By Dylan Matthews, Sigal Samuel and 1 more
Covid-19
Covid-19 surges spark chain reactions that strain US hospitals everywhereCovid-19 surges spark chain reactions that strain US hospitals everywhere
Covid-19

There are not two Americas when it comes to omicron.

By Dylan Scott
Welcome to Covid-19’s “junior year.” It’s not pretty.
Science

The physical and psychic consequences of the pandemic with no end are shaping up to be devastating. What are Americans to do?

By Eleanor Cummins
Politics
Just how much is Trump’s judiciary sabotaging the Biden presidency?Just how much is Trump’s judiciary sabotaging the Biden presidency?
Politics

More than a year after Trump’s defeat, Biden is forced to share power with increasingly partisan judges.

By Ian Millhiser
Explainers
What happens when omicron hits ChinaWhat happens when omicron hits China
Explainers

Beijing will win the gold medal for lockdowns.

By Jonathan Guyer
Science
How to recognize Covid-19 symptoms from the omicron variantHow to recognize Covid-19 symptoms from the omicron variant
Science

A mild Covid-19 case from omicron might feel like a cold. You should still take it seriously.

By Umair Irfan
Technology
Omicron is outpacing delta on social media, tooOmicron is outpacing delta on social media, too
Technology

People talked about omicron six times as much as delta on major social media platforms after each strain emerged.

By Shirin Ghaffary
World Politics
Omicron collides with a struggling global vaccination campaignOmicron collides with a struggling global vaccination campaign
World Politics

A new variant is changing vaccination strategies, as many people still wait for their first shots.

By Jen Kirby
Explainers
What makes the omicron variant so strange and surprisingWhat makes the omicron variant so strange and surprising
Explainers

The mutations in omicron hint at what’s to come in the Covid-19 pandemic.

By Umair Irfan
Politics
The Supreme Court showdown over Biden’s vaccine policies, explainedThe Supreme Court showdown over Biden’s vaccine policies, explained
Politics

Biden’s vaccination policies could save many lives. The Court could toss them out anyway.

By Ian Millhiser
Future Perfect
Omicron is here. What are your treatment options if you get Covid-19?Omicron is here. What are your treatment options if you get Covid-19?
Future Perfect

Covid-19 experts on which treatments hold up against omicron and which ones to ask a doctor about if you get sick.

By Kelsey Piper
Money
How omicron is affecting holiday travelHow omicron is affecting holiday travel
Money

Despite the wave of new Covid-19 cases, many Americans will be proceeding with their travel plans.

By Terry Nguyen
Covid-19
How to make sense of the case and hospitalization data as omicron takes offHow to make sense of the case and hospitalization data as omicron takes off
Covid-19

Both metrics are important, but all of our data doesn’t matter if we don’t do anything with it.

By Dylan Scott
Technology
How omicron broke Covid-19 testingHow omicron broke Covid-19 testing
Technology

Rapid tests are sold out everywhere, and help might not come until next year.

By Rebecca Heilweil
Future Perfect
6 epidemiologists on how omicron is — and isn’t — changing their holiday plans6 epidemiologists on how omicron is — and isn’t — changing their holiday plans
Future Perfect

You can modify your existing plans to make them safer.

By Sigal Samuel