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.
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At German Christmas Markets, Smiles Shine Bright but Budgets Are Tight
In Nuremberg, the stalls are open without Covid restrictions, and big crowds are returning to sip mulled wine and socialize. But amid economic uncertainty, visitors are spending less.
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This Party Season, You Don’t Have to R.S.V.P., Just Test
As rising Covid rates collide with a return to holiday festivities, hosts are coming up with inventive compromises.