Quality Over QuantityThe Right Mask to Wear Amid Omicron Spread, According to Experts Data around masks begs the question: Why are there no affordable high-quality surgical masks available, even two years into the pandemic? By Saumya Kalia
Panic ResponseOmicron Fears Lead to a Rise in Unauthorized Booster Shots Experts say relying on doses and not taking accompanying precautions like masking could prove detrimental to health policy. By Saumya Kalia
To Boost Or Not to BoostOmicron May Shape the Vaccine Booster Dose Debate in India A government panel recently recommended booster doses for people aged 40+, but later noted the need for more experiments. By Saumya Kalia
Misguided BansOmicron Variant Did Not ‘Originate’ in South Africa, It Was ‘Detected’ There. The Difference Matters Singling out Southern African countries "is like banning the room with the smoke detector when there’s a fire in your house.” By Saumya Kalia