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Schools Struggle With Omicron-Fueled Teacher Shortages

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:30:00 GMT

A wave of Covid-19-related school staffing issues has led some states to take drastic steps to keep schools open, including enlisting state employees, retirees and National Guard members to fill in as substitute teachers. Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated Press

Beijing Winter Olympics: China’s Extreme Covid-19 Rules to Stop Omicron

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 10:33:18 GMT

China is enforcing a strict set of Covid-19 rules at the Winter Olympics to stop the fast-spreading Omicron variant. From a "closed-loop” system to a ban on shouting, WSJ explains how some of these restrictions will work, and why despite all efforts, an outbreak could still derail competitions. Photo: Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters

Hospitals Near ‘Breaking Point’ Amid Covid-19-Related Staff Shortages

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:30:00 GMT

Hospitals in the U.S. are struggling to staff medical facilities as a wave of Covid-19 cases sidelines healthcare workers. Some hospital administrators are being forced to turn to last-resort measures to ensure quality of care. Photo: Joseph Prezioso/AFP/Getty Images

Elizabeth Holmes Found Guilty on Four of 11 Charges

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 01:20:00 GMT

A federal jury convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes on four of 11 charges. Each count carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years. WSJ’s Sara Randazzo shares highlights from Holmes’s testimony. Photo: Josh Edelson for The Wall Street Journal

What’s After Omicron? How Scientists Hunt for New Coronavirus Variants

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 10:30:00 GMT

Scientists are using automation, real-time analysis and pooling data from around the world to rapidly identify and understand new coronavirus variants before the next one spreads widely. Photo Illustration: Sharon Shi

FDA Authorizes Merck’s Covid-19 Pill: Here’s How It Works

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:55:58 GMT

The FDA has cleared Merck’s new Covid-19 therapy molnupiravir, the latest antiviral that adults can take at home to avoid severe disease. WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez explains the science behind the new drug. Photo: Merck

How Omicron Challenges U.S. and China on Vaccine Diplomacy

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 10:25:00 GMT

China got out ahead of the U.S. in shipping its Covid-19 vaccines around the world, but the Biden administration said it has donated more doses. WSJ examines how Omicron challenges both as they push for global influence. Photo: Rodrigo Sura/Esteban Biba/Shutterstock

Omicron Variant Accounts for Most U.S. Covid Cases Ahead of the Holidays

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 11:56:33 GMT

The Omicron variant caused more than 70% of new coronavirus cases in the U.S. registered the week ending Dec. 18, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The surge comes as the holidays approach and some people reconsider travel plans. Photo: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg

Japan Building Fires Leaves Dozens Dead

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 13:30:00 GMT

A blaze swept through a mental-health clinic in Osaka, Japan, on Friday, leaving 27 feared dead. Police said they are investigating the fire as a case of suspected arson. Photo: Kyodo/Reuters

The Omicron Variant Can Evade Vaccine Protection. Here’s How We Know.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 10:30:00 GMT

A growing number of studies indicate Omicron is more resistant to current vaccines than previous Covid variants, though boosters seem to help. WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez gets an exclusive look inside a lab testing how antibodies interact with Omicron. Photo illustration: Tom Grillo