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Coronavirus Update

This week: A new variant of Omicron appears to have higher transmission potential; the U.S. approaches a grim new milestone. And in other health news: Can "magic mushrooms" help fight anxiety and depression?

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A 'stealth' Omicron subvariant is now spreading, worrying experts

Here's what the science shows so far about whether the BA.2 virus is more transmissible and how it holds up against available vaccines.

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New variants will continue to emerge until everyone can access vaccines

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9 big questions about Omicron explained

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U.S. approaches 900,000 deaths even as new cases decline

New cases of COVID-19 have dropped precipitously in the United States, and hospitalizations appear to be following suit. But deaths are still climbing: More than 2,600 people have died from COVID-19 every day for the past week, a rate that’s 30 percent higher than it was two weeks ago.

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RELATED: U.S. has far higher COVID death rate than other wealthy countries (NYT) +

What we're reading

How many doses will little kids need? (The Atlantic) ››

Why do some people get COVID when others don't? Here's what we know so far (CNBC) ››

MORE ON YOUR HEALTH

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Can microdosing psychedelics boost mental health? Here's what the evidence suggests.

Taking tiny doses of drugs like psilocybin, LSD, and ayahuasca is gaining popularity. But the benefits are still being investigated.

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Powerful tools help scientists find a virus’s weak spot

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Was cancer really less likely in a pre-industrial world?

MORE CORONAVIRUS NEWS

N95, KN95 masks provide best protection, CDC study shows (Washington Post)

World’s brightest x-rays reveal COVID-19’s damage to the body

Americans get sicker as Omicron stalls everything from heart surgeries to cancer care (NPR)

Superbugs were already on the rise. The pandemic likely made things worse.

Traveling in the Omicron era? Here are new tools to keep you safe

What 'live with the virus' means may depend on where you live (Washington Post)

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