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Coronavirus Update

This week: Long-lasting heart damage after COVID; what we do and don't know about Omicron; U.S. plans for a winter surge; the real risk of heart inflammation in kids; Berlin's club scene.

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How COVID-19 harms the heart

Many patients are experiencing heart palpitations, chest pain, and shortness of breath even after recovering from COVID-19. But new studies offer reason for hope. Read more of our coverage to learn how COVID-19 may affect the brain, the pancreas; all five senses; and men's sexual health.

RELATED: How asymptomatic infections silently damage the body +

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The Omicron variant's many unknowns

The new variant of concern has a worrisome number of mutations and is spreading fast. But scientists say there are many unknowns—including whether it causes more severe illness than Delta—and that for now, vaccines and masks are still the best available protections.

TRACKING OMICRON: Where the new variant, and others, have been detected (NYT) +

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The U.S. preps for a winter surge

With the arrival of the Omicron variant and an average 94,000 new cases each day, the U.S. plans to expand access to vaccines and testing to combat an expected winter surge.

What we're reading

The new COVID drugs are a bigger deal than people realize (The Atlantic) ››

One patient's painstaking path through long COVID therapy (New York Times) ››

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The real risk of heart inflammation to kids is from COVID-19—not the vaccine

Pediatric experts agree that an infection causes more severe heart issues—and carries higher risk for long-term or permanent damage.

RELATED: Long COVID afflicts kids too. Here's what we know so far. +

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How Berlin's club scene is weathering the pandemic

Nearly two years into COVID-19, the city's recently reopened nightspots try to dance their way to a healthy Club Kultur.

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How a concept called 'friluftsliv' could make winter more bearable

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