Coronavirus: What you need to read
The latest: According to the CDC, covid booster shots have strongly protected against severe disease from the omicron variant. For the latest news, follow our live coverage or sign up for our free newsletter.
Tracking the pandemic: The rate of new cases in the U.S. is “going in the right direction,” Fauci says. See the latest coronavirus numbers.
At-home tests: Americans can now order free rapid tests from covidtests.gov. Here’s how to use at-home covid tests, where to find them and how they differ from PCR tests.
Mask guidance: The CDC has recommended better masks to protect against omicron, and the White House plans to distribute 400 million free N95 masks. Here’s why N95s are so effective and how to safety reuse your N95 and KN95 masks.
Endemic vs. pandemic: We asked experts about what “endemic” means and when coronavirus might be declared endemic. The bottom line: It’s too early to really know.