Coronavirus Outbreak

World As Covid lab leak suspicion lingers, WHO urges China to share virus origin data

The source of the coronavirus, which is estimated to have killed 7 million people, has been a controversial mystery for years.

Science & Environnement Covid question nobody can answer ​

What was once considered a conspiracy theory has now been floated as a “more probable” answer to the million-dollar Covid question

Society Why It Feels Like Everyone You Know Is Getting Covid-19

New subvariant JN.1, estimated at 62% of U.S. cases, helps fuel latest winter surge

Society Face Mask Mandates Fall Away Among Many Hospitals, Doctors

Some of the last holdouts drop Covid-19 mask and test requirements after recommendations roll back

Science & Environnement Covid-19 pandemic is over – WHO

The World Health Organization has said that coronavirus no longer qualifies as a global emergency

Society Could this meeting have been an email? Employees are over meetings. Now companies are, too

A more remote setting brings some additional challenges to remaining connected to the office. Here's the tech to remain productive away the office.

Science & Environnement FBI chief Christopher Wray says China lab leak most likely

FBI Director Christopher Wray has said that the bureau believes Covid-19 most likely originated in a Chinese government-controlled lab.

World China Reopens to the World as International Travel Restrictions End

Thousands of people flew into mainland China as Beijing scrapped mandatory hotel quarantines for arrivals

United States Covid in China: US imposes Covid testing for visitors from China

The US has become the latest country to impose mandatory Covid tests on visitors from China, after it announced it would reopen its borders next week.

World China Covid: US considers restrictions on Chinese arrivals

The US is considering imposing new Covid restrictions on Chinese arrivals, after Beijing announced it would reopen its borders next month.

Asia China announces rollback of strict anti-COVID-19 measures that sparked historic protests

Public anger with restrictions appears to have swayed health officials

Asia ​Xi backs down as China lockdown riots rage ​

China has made a concession after a deadly fire in the city blamed on virus controls sparked protests across the country.

World China’s Xinjiang Region Has Been Locked Down for Months, Casting Shadow Over Zero-Covid Easing

A mother’s monthslong separation from young children illustrates challenges government faces in easing restrictions

Africa China Covid: Record number of cases as virus surges nationwid

China has recorded its highest number of daily Covid cases since the pandemic began, despite stringent measures designed to eliminate the virus.

Society The COVID emergency may be over — but when will the pandemic end?

Emerging variants, rising hospitalizations threaten overburdened health-care system

Asia Hong Kong Ends Hotel Quarantine Requirement for Travelers

The move eliminates a major irritant to businesses, as the city tries to defend its status as a key hub

Society Anthony Fauci to Step Down After More Than 50 Years of Government Service

Longtime infectious-disease official became a household name during Covid-19 pandemic

Society CDC admits to botched Covid-19 response

The US disease control agency has announced an overhaul to strengthen its handling of public health emergencies

Politics US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid after 'rebound' infection

US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 again, in what has been described as a "rebound" infection by his doctor.

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