Virus Briefing: China eases some Covid policies

Plus a study found that masks cut Covid in schools.

View in browser|nytimes.com November 11, 2022 Here's your update on the coronavirus pandemic and other virus news. TOP NEWS Hector Retamal/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images China Eases Some Pandemic Policies, While Sticking to 'Zero Covid' Investors cheered the changes, although officials emphasized that measures "must not be relaxed." By Alexandra Stevenson Christopher Capozziello for The New York Times Masks Cut Covid Spread in Schools, Study Finds In a so-called natural experiment, two school districts in Boston maintained masking after mandates had been lifted in others, enabling a unique comparison. By Roni Caryn Rabin Seth Wenig/Associated Press Markets Rise at End of a Strong Week Signs of China easing its pandemic restrictions added to investors' bullishness about cooling inflation in the United States. By Joe Rennison Jenn Liv Want to Hold Onto Elite Status With Your Airline? It's Going to Cost You. There was a moment at the height of the pandemic when rewards programs were lowering the velvet rope for more than the privileged few. But it's time to prepare for the "great reset" in elite status. By Victoria M. Walker What else we're following Coronavirus The Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 made up nearly 45 percent of all cases in the U.S. this last week, up from about 33 percent last week, according to C.D.C. data. A new study found that being reinfected with the virus can be riskier than the first infection, The Washington Post reports. New cases fell in the U.K. for the first time in nearly three months, The Guardian reports. Here's advice for cleaning your house when someone is sick from Tara Parker-Pope at The Washington Post. Virologists told Nature that we have almost no chance of finding Covid's direct ancestor. A writer at The Washington Post explored masking in gyms today. R.S.V. Hospitalizations from the virus continue to rise, The Wall Street Journal reports. Why is the virus so dangerous for some children but not others? NBC News asks. A new study found that 2 percent of infants are hospitalized with the virus before they turn 1, CNBC reports. The "Today" show explored how the virus is commonly spread. Ebola Schools across Uganda will end their term two weeks early after more cases were found in children, Al Jazeera reports. Nature looked at how mRNA vaccines could be used to fight Ebola. Email your thoughts to virusbriefing@nytimes.com. Did a friend forward you the briefing? Sign up here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Virus Briefing from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018