As protests against police brutality and racism rage across the U.S., some commentators have expressed concern that large numbers of people in close proximity … Continue reading “Op-ed: Racism underlies both lethal policing and COVID-19 disparities”
In the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis, and the mass protests that followed, it will … Continue reading “Strong leaders needed to address institutional racism, say experts”
Programs focused on detecting COVID-19 cases among residents of nursing homes and nursing home employees should use a mix of polymerase chain reaction tests, … Continue reading “Op-ed: Nursing homes should deploy an array of COVID-19 monitoring strategies”
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to telecommuting and highlighted how using digital tools such as Zoom has both plusses and minuses for … Continue reading “Op-eds: How COVID-19 is changing the ways individuals and businesses work”
Loss of smell and taste is a strong indication that someone has COVID-19 and it should be included in screening guidelines for the sickness, … Continue reading “Smartphone app shows loss of taste and smell a strong predictor of COVID-19”
Adding warning labels to sugary beverages such as soda and sports drinks led to a drop in sales of such beverages and strengthened perceptions … Continue reading “Warning labels on sugary drinks impact sales, consumer behavior”
Protests against police brutality across the U.S. are having the unintended consequence of limiting access to food for low-income and minority children, who already … Continue reading “Op-ed: A call to ensure food security for children during protests”
Large protests in cities across the U.S., prompted by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, are likely to fuel the spread of the … Continue reading “Crowding at protests could increase spread of coronavirus, say experts”
A May 30, 2020 Boston Globe article traced the path of the coronavirus through Massachusetts from its first known appearance in the state in … Continue reading “‘A tidal wave rushing towards us’”
A selection of articles from May 2020 featuring Harvard Chan School experts discussing the coronavirus pandemic.