Will Omicron Leave Most of Us Immune?
The variant is spreading widely, but won’t necessarily give us strong protection from new infections.
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Families Are Going Rogue With Rapid Tests
Scientifically speaking, it’s gross.
COVID Parenting Has Passed the Point of Absurdity
This was always unsustainable. Now it’s simply impossible.
It’s a Terrible Idea to Deny Medical Care to Unvaccinated People
Omicron is pushing hospitals to their limit, but the medical system still has an ethical responsibility to all patients—no matter the choices they make.
What America Lost by Delaying the Vaccine Rollout
In September 2020, regulators asked for extra safety data on the new mRNA vaccines. The human cost of that request is far from clear.
Omicron Is Making America’s Bad Jobs Even Worse
The latest wave of the pandemic is pushing service workers to the brink.
The Worst of the Omicron Wave Could Still Be Coming
A long descent from a peak in cases could exact a larger toll than even Omicron’s blistering ascent.
An Anti-overdose Drug Is Getting Stronger. Maybe That’s a Bad Thing?
Naloxone is an extraordinary, lifesaving medication. But at high doses, it can backfire.
Calling Omicron ‘Mild’ Is Wishful Thinking
We are far past the point of hoping that this variant will spare us.
COVID-Hospitalization Numbers Are as Bad as They Look
Many supposedly “incidental” infections aren’t really incidental, and cannot be dismissed.