In the absence of credible information from the Chinese government, researchers around the world are looking for any clues to determine the size and severity of the surge.
Category: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
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China Covid: U.S. Testing Rule Meets a Collective Shrug
The U.S. travel rule drew a muted response in a country grappling with outbreaks and where mass, regular Covid testing was up until recently a daily reality for many millions of people.
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U.S. Announces New Covid Test Requirements for Travelers From China
The Biden administration said those coming from China, Hong Kong and Macau must show negative coronavirus tests before entering the United States.
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Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert Talks, Criticism, Covid and Donovan Mitchell
Gobert had a dominant run in Utah, but now he and the Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling to find their fit together. He hears the chatter — and ignores it.
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As China Drops Travel Rules, Wariness Rises Over its Covid Outbreak
Many welcomed Beijing’s plan to loosen quarantine rules for travelers, but concerns linger about the country’s Covid wave.
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‘Broadway Rising’ Review: Surviving the Pandemic
Stakeholders including Patti LuPone and Lynn Nottage share their real-time reactions to New York theater’s shutdown and reopening in Amy Rice’s documentary.
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Pandemic Woes Lead Met Opera to Tap Endowment and Embrace New Work
Facing tepid ticket sales, the company will withdraw up to $30 million from its endowment and stage more operas by living composers, which have been outselling the classics.
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China to Drop Covid Quarantine for Incoming Travelers
From Jan. 8, visitors will be required to show only a negative P.C.R. test taken within 48 hours. The restrictions had cut the country off from the rest of the world for nearly three years.
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With ‘Zero Covid,’ China Proved It’s Good at Control. Governance Is Harder.
For a powerful government that has bragged about its command of the country, its absence at a moment of crisis has made the public question its credibility.
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The ‘Tripledemic’ Has Brought Back Peak-Covid Fears and Social Tensions
Just as masks were coming off and people were getting comfortable with prepandemic habits, the tripledemic has brought back some familiar fears and social tensions.
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As Cases Spread, China’s Low Covid Death Toll Convinces No One
China’s murky statistics are fueling widespread public distrust. Its narrow definition of Covid deaths “will very much underestimate the true death toll,” the W.H.O. says.