The latest on the coronavirus
Harvard Chan School experts offer comments and context about the coronavirus in a variety of media outlets.
Public perceptions of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ COVID-19 vaccines pose challenges
Some people are starting to develop the impression that there are “good” COVID-19 vaccines and “bad” COVID-19 vaccines based on media coverage of clinical trials, according to February 17, 2021 STAT article. Public health experts expressed concern that…
Fighting the spread of COVID-19 misinformation
February 9, 2021 – From outlandish suggestions that people can beat COVID-19 by drinking bleach to conspiracy theories that vaccines can alter a person’s DNA, the COVID-19 pandemic has made clear the challenges medical misinformation poses in the…
How the pandemic has hurt public trust in science
A mix of factors, including rapidly evolving science, mixed messaging, and misinformation, has eroded public trust in science during the pandemic, say experts.
Worldwide Week highlights Harvard’s global reach
Harvard Worldwide Week 2020 showcases the breadth of the University’s global engagement through a host of virtual offerings and features a host of Harvard Chan School experts.
In India, population density a challenge as COVID-19 cases surge
In India, the sheer scale of the country and size of the population makes uniform execution of COVID-19 mitigation measures difficult.
Negative opinions about genetically modified food may influence receptivity to other food technologies
People who have negative opinions about genetically-modified (GM) food are likely to feel the same about foods containing additives made with nanotechnology.
How not to be overwhelmed with COVID-19 news
To avoid becoming “saturated” with the daily deluge of COVID-19 news, consider dialing it back, says health communication expert Kasisomayajula “Vish” Viswanath. Viswanath, Lee Kum Kee Professor of Health Communication at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health,…
Instagram remains a hotbed of vaccine misinformation
Leaders of the social media platform Instagram said months ago that they would take steps to curb the spread of misinformation about vaccines, but anti-vaccine content remains prevalent on the platform, according to news reports. A February 2,…
Social media use can be positive for mental health and well-being
A new study assessed the association of two dimensions of social media use—how much it’s routinely used and how emotionally connected users are to the platforms—with three health-related outcomes: social well-being, positive mental health, and self-rated health.
