Endemicity Is Meaningless
The coronavirus will be with us forever. But we still have no idea what happens next.
Our Essential Coronavirus Coverage
The Coronavirus Will Surprise Us Again
The variant after Omicron could look very different from any yet.
Omicron Is Driving Delta Into the Ground
But the older variant isn’t quite dead yet.
What You Can Actually Do After an Omicron Infection
And what you still can’t
Why a Three-Dose Vaccine for Young Kids Might Actually Work Out
We still don’t know when exactly the shots are coming, but there’s reason to hope that vaccine makers’ current plans are on the right track.
Will Omicron Leave Most of Us Immune?
The variant is spreading widely, but won’t necessarily give us strong protection from new infections.
Families Are Going Rogue With Rapid Tests
Scientifically speaking, it’s gross.
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.
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.
Calling Omicron ‘Mild’ Is Wishful Thinking
We are far past the point of hoping that this variant will spare us.