How long until you can get a COVID-19 vaccine?
A December 3, 2020 New York Times article offers a fill-in-the-blanks form for figuring out what your place in line might be to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.
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Can vitamins help protect against COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a flurry of research aimed at understanding what, if any, protective benefit vitamins and supplements may provide, according to … Continue reading “Can vitamins help protect against COVID-19?”
Op-ed: Humidity can aid in the fight against COVID-19
Maintaining relative humidity in the 40%-60% range in indoor spaces could help slow the spread of the coronavirus this winter, according to a November 18, 2020 Washington Post opinion piece co-authored by Joseph Allen, associate professor of exposure assessment science and director of the Healthy Buildings program at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
In health sector, surgery is major contributor to climate change
Surgery is resource intensive and contributes substantially to greenhouse-gas emissions within the health sector, according to a Lancet article co-authored by Aaron Bernstein. And … Continue reading “In health sector, surgery is major contributor to climate change”
Commentary: How Biden can change the course of global health
President-elect Joe Biden has a rare opportunity to revitalize global health leadership during his time in office and he should pursue ambitious efforts that … Continue reading “Commentary: How Biden can change the course of global health”
Pandemic may help destigmatize loneliness
Jeremy Nobel, lecturer on global health and social medicine in the Department of Health Policy and Management at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, wants to increase “loneliness literacy.”
Coronavirus news – November 2020
A selection of articles from November 2020 featuring Harvard Chan School experts discussing the coronavirus pandemic.
During pandemic, ‘ongoing uncertainty takes a big toll’
Because the coronavirus pandemic affects nearly every aspect of our lives, it will have long-lasting impacts and could be particularly difficult for young people coming of age, according Harvard Chan School’s Karestan Koenen.
Experts: Black families shouldn’t gather on Thanksgiving
Given the sharp uptick in coronavirus cases in the U.S. this fall, families shouldn’t hold large in-person gatherings, say experts. And Black families should be especially vigilant because Black Americans have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
Op-ed: Make room to flourish, even during a pandemic
The physical, psychological, and financial burdens of the COVID-19 pandemic have made it harder for many Americans to focus on their well-being and ability … Continue reading “Op-ed: Make room to flourish, even during a pandemic”