Pandemic blog: Schools respond to Omicron surge Updated news about the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and Washington state. KUOW Staff
Djokovic's fate remains unclear as Australian Open saga continues NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Stephanie Ferrier of the Australian Broadcasting Corp. about Novak Djokovic, his reinstated visa and where things stand with the Australian Open.
How the current COVID surge is hurting learning and kids' mental health Thousands of schools around the country have once again shifted to remote learning as COVID cases rise. It's taking a huge toll on children. Anya Kamenetz
Canada's COVID testing crisis Canada has reported COVID-19 case numbers in recent days many times higher than it has seen at any other point during the pandemic. Demand has overwhelmed testing capacity in much of the country. Emma Jacobs
Rebuilding trust in public health NPR's Michel Martin speaks with infectious disease epidemiologist and science communicator Jessica Malaty Rivera about the CDC's messaging and rebuilding trust with the public.
Week in Review: Omicron, new state laws, and winter weather Bill Radke discusses the week's news with the Seattle Times Esmy Jimenez, Publicola’s Paul Kiefer, and the Everett Herald’s Isabella Breda. Kevin Kniestedt
Deaths tend to increase as hospitals fill. And hospitals are overflowing due to COVID Some hospitals report less strain as omicron seems to cause less severe illness. But they're still overcrowded with patients. Research shows death rates rise significantly when hospitals are full. Will Stone
In classrooms or online, parents grapple with omicron school 'chaos' Omicron is upending schools all across the country. Parents and families are navigating last-minute virtual learning, changing risk assessments and their own positive COVID tests. Ailsa Chang
Conditions that are causing burnout among nurses were a problem before the pandemic In hospitals, it's standard for nurses to work a 12-hour shift. But research shows that may not be such a good idea for patients — or nurses. Stacey Vanek Smith
As omicron spreads, here's the best and most accurate way to use rapid antigen tests Testing has become more important than ever as people try to get their lives back to normal. But what's the best way to get tested, which tests are best, and are rapid antigen tests even accurate? Maria Godoy