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…
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 target the COVID-19 pandemic and address structural issues that have hindered global health for…
In fight against HIV/AIDS, there are bright spots, areas for improvement
Harvard Chan School's Roger Shapiro assesses progress in the decades-long fight against HIV/AIDS.
‘A terrific first start’
Barry Bloom offers context about the news that two experimental vaccines appear to confer a high level of protection from the coronavirus.
Why some colleges can stave off COVID-19 infections and others can’t
Some college campuses, including Sarah Lawrence College in New York, have done a good job in preventing students and faculty from contracting COVID-19 while opening most of their campuses, according to news reports. A November 9, 2020 National…
Voting likely ‘relatively low risk’ with safety measures
Public health experts have been encouraging local election officials to embrace a suite of safety measures at polling places for the November 3 election.
With proper precautions, flying can be safer than grocery shopping
Airlines can significantly reduce the risk of coronavirus to passengers by encouraging hand washing, requiring that passengers and crew members wear masks at all times, ensuring constant ventilation and air flow, and regularly cleaning and sanitizing airplanes, according…
Marc Lipsitch, Pardis Sabeti elected to National Academy of Medicine
Two Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health faculty members, Marc Lipsitch and Pardis Sabeti, have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.
Expect COVID-19 cases to surge as winter approaches, experts warn
Experts from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health are sounding the alarm over a coming surge in COVID-19 cases as colder weather sets in and makes it more likely that people will gather indoors, where transmission of…
Threat of antibiotic resistance looms large
While COVID-19 has garnered significant attention from the public and media, antibiotic resistance is a slow-moving threat to global health that is often overlooked even though the World Health Organization estimates that antibiotic-resistant infections could kill as many…