By Benjamin Mueller and Eleanor Lutz Two years into the pandemic, the coronavirus is killing Americans at far higher rates than people in other wealthy nations, a sobering distinction to bear as the country charts a course through the next stages of the pandemic....
As Omicron Surges, Officials Shorten Isolation Times for Many Americans
Hoping to prevent further disruptions to daily life, the C.D.C. reduced the period that certain infected Americans must sequester. By Benjamin Mueller and Isabella Grullón Paz As daily coronavirus cases in the United States soared to near record levels, federal health...
Merck’s Covid Pill Might Pose Risks for Pregnant Women
Some laboratory studies suggest that molnupiravir can insert errors in DNA, which could in theory harm a developing fetus, sperm cells or children. By Benjamin Mueller A new Covid-19 pill from Merck has raised hopes that it could transform the landscape of...
They Shunned Covid Vaccines but Embraced Antibody Treatment
Championed by doctors and conservative radio hosts alike, monoclonal antibodies for Covid are in high demand — even from those who don’t want a vaccine. By Benjamin Mueller Lanson Jones did not think that the coronavirus would come for him. An avid tennis player in...