Virus Briefing: Covid depression is real

Plus Moderna says its updated booster works.

View in browser|nytimes.com November 14, 2022 Here's your update on the coronavirus pandemic and other virus news. By Jonathan Wolfe Students and teachers: How is the school year going for you? This school year, students and teachers returned to campus in a more normal setting. While Covid remains a concern, it may no longer be the main issue that educators and parents are worried about. Now the focus centers on learning loss, adapting to in-person instruction, and other urgent issues from pandemic-related disruptions, like declines in mental health or increases in behavioral issues. As we approach winter break, we'd like to know how things are going — but from inside the classroom. We're asking students to write in and tell us: How have things gone for you so far this year? And what is your biggest concern about this school year? We're also asking teachers for their perspective. If you'd like to share your story, you can do that here. We may use your response in an upcoming newsletter or in print. Now on to the news … TOP NEWS Jon Han Covid Depression Is Real. Here's What You Need to Know. The risk of developing symptoms of depression remains high up to a year after you've recovered. By Knvul Sheikh Erika P. Rodriguez for The New York Times New Covid Booster Strengthens Immune Response Against Subvariants, Moderna Says A study suggested that the updated booster shot produced higher levels of neutralizing antibodies against BA.4 and BA.5 than the first booster, the company said. By Sharon LaFraniere Getty Images Yellen Encourages Vaccinations in China as Covid Restrictions Slow Growth With China's strict pandemic policies stalling the economy at home and globally, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said American mRNA vaccines are at the ready. By Alan Rappeport Justin Lane/EPA, via Shutterstock As the Pandemic Drags On, Americans Struggle for New Balance As offices, restaurants and schools fill up, people are adjusting expectations and habits in another moment of deep uncertainty. By Roni Caryn Rabin Jim Wilson/The New York Times The Nation's 'Report Card' on Remote Learning America's national test scores have dropped sharply. What do students need now? By Sabrina Tavernise, Luke Vander Ploeg, Will Reid, Patricia Willens, Dan Powell, Marion Lozano and Chris Wood What else we're following Coronavirus The Biden administration is finalizing a request for an additional $10 billion in Covid funding by the end of the year, The Washington Post reports. A spike in cases in China is testing the country's new Covid rules, Bloomberg reports. The Supreme Court declined to hear a case that would consider whether the pandemic was a "natural disaster" that would exempt companies from giving advance notice for mass layoffs, Reuters reports. A cruise ship with 800 infected passengers docked in Sydney over the weekend, CNN Reports. Influenza Vox explains why this year's flu season looks so bad, in one chart. R.S.V. A new study estimates that R.S.V. is responsible for one in 50 deaths of children under the age of 5 across the globe, CNN reports. Email your thoughts to virusbriefing@nytimes.com. Did a friend forward you the briefing? Sign up here. We want to hear from you. Tell us about your experience with this newsletter by answering this short survey. 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