omicron variant
Why Getting Reimbursed for Covid Tests Is a Pain in the Ass
Buying a COVID test is easy enough. Getting reimbursed for it is another story.
Omicron May Have Peaked—But 2,000 Americans Are Dying Every Day
More than 660,000 people are testing positive daily, which is more than double last winter’s peak.
Students Are Doing What Adults Won’t in the Fight Against Omicron
Thousands of students are walking out of class to protest conditions at U.S. schools—and challenge adults who are placing profit over their well-being.
‘Next to Impossible to Escape’: Omicron Is Like Nothing We've Seen Before
The United States is shattering new case records, and that's almost certainly an undercount.
So You Tested Positive for COVID. How Long Should You Quarantine?
The CDC has dropped the recommended isolation period from 10 to 5 days for asymptomatic people with COVID. But many public health officials disagree.
Sports Leagues Are Overrun With COVID. But They Are Playing On.
The NFL and the NBA are ramping up testing in an attempt to keep their seasons going. The NHL has shut down several teams due to outbreaks.
You’re Getting Holiday COVID Dread Whether You Like It or Not
The Omicron variant has taken off in the U.S., just in time to throw your holiday plans into chaos.
Omicron, the Death Metal Band, Would Like to Clarify a Few Things
“Having the same name as the new coronavirus variant feels like an extra responsibility we have to carry,” the band told VICE World News.
We Asked the Doctor Who Discovered the Omicron Variant What to Expect
VICE News spoke to Dr. Angelique Coetzee about her findings and the world’s reaction to the new variant.