Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Omicron holidays: No zero-risk scenario exists, says epidemiologist
As some families are preparing to travel and gather for the holidays next week, they should be especially careful as the Omicron variant is expected to overtake the Delta variant, says UCLA epidemiology professor Anne Rimoin.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenAs some families are preparing to travel and gather for the holidays next week, they should be especially careful as the Omicron variant is expected to overtake the Delta variant, says UCLA epidemiology professor Anne Rimoin. She emphasizes the importance of booster shots, using high-quality masks, keeping your distance from people if you don’t know their vaccination status, and rethinking which activities are worth it. When it comes to considering holiday plans, she says it comes down to your risk threshold.
Press Play also looks into the mysteries behind humans’ olfactory senses and gets reviews for the latest movies, including “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” “Swan Song,” “The Novice,” and “Nightmare Alley.” Finally, Good Food host Evan Kleiman shares savory pie recipes.
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4 storiesOmicron during holidays: Turn to boosters, rapid tests, distance
As some families are preparing to travel and gather for the holidays next week, they should be especially careful as the Omicron variant is expected to overtake the Delta variant, says UCLA epidemiology professor Anne Rimoin.
Read the story11 minMillions lose their smell because of COVID, no one knows why
Smells can be powerful forces, triggering memories and emotions. But for millions of people who caught COVID-19, they’ve been lost — at least temporarily. The reason for that is unclear.
Read the story13 min‘Swan Song’ is tediously classy but doesn’t go anywhere, says critic
Critics review “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” when the superhero’s identity is revealed and he must seek help from Doctor Strange; “Swan Song,” about a terminally ill man who undergoes an experiment to make a copy of himself without his family knowing;…
Read the story16 minMake savory pies for Christmas: Tourtière and Cottage Pie
For me, the holidays are about making the extra effort to produce a dish that’s truly delicious, but I don’t necessarily want to serve anything too fussy or expensive.
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