Lessons learned from the Boston Marathon bombing, 10 years out
Disaster planning preparedness in the years before the bombing and coordination among leaders in its immediate aftermath contributed to the successful response, according to a panel of experts.
Are planes dirtier these days? Yes, say experts.
Deep cleaning of airplanes is less prevalent now than it was during the beginning of the pandemic, but it won't affect passengers' health, according to experts.
Masking on planes is ‘good public health sense,’ says expert
Although on April 18th a judge tossed out the federal requirement for masking on airplanes and other forms of transportation, many experts recommend continuing to mask up while flying to protect against the coronavirus.
Maintaining masking in air travel ‘still a really good idea’
Harvard Chan School's Leonard Marcus said that, even with COVID-19 cases decreasing, wearing masks during air travel is still a good idea.
Remembering September 11
Members of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health community recently reflected on where they were on September 11, 2001 and how their lives—and public health—have changed.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Press Conference with Leonard Marcus, John Spengler, Edward Nardell, and Wendy Purcell, 02/11/21
You're listening to a press conference from the Harvard School of Public Health with Leonard Marcus, founding co-director of the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative, a joint program of the Harvard School of Public Health and the Harvard Kennedy…
Experts: Best not to fly anywhere over the holidays
Health experts advise against flying during the holiday season because of the high level of coronavirus infection across the U.S.
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…
How ‘swarm intelligence’ could help with pandemic response
A force dubbed “swarm intelligence” could help bring people together to respond effectively to the coronavirus pandemic, say experts.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Press Conference with Leonard Marcus, Jack McCarthy, Edward Nardell, and John Spengler, 10/28/20
You're listening to a press conference from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health with Leonard Marcus, founding co-director of the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative, a joint program at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health…