More seasonal sickness likely in years to come, say experts
With COVID now added to the annual mix of viruses that typically circulate every year, including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other respiratory viruses, “sick season” is likely to be worse—and longer—going forward.
COVID update: tests, business readiness, 'new normal'
Although COVID cases have ticked up, there is also good news: Old COVID tests may still be good; businesses should know how to pivot if infections keep climbing; and overall COVID conditions aren't nearly as bad as they…
Experts reflect on COVID-19, share lessons for future pandemics
The U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic was full of missteps—ones that experts say can inform preparations for future global health emergencies.
Tracking and responding to the global monkeypox outbreak
Bill Hanage discusses the current state of the monkeypox outbreak and efforts to control disease spread.
How university screening programs revealed Omicron’s spread
Screening programs at Boston-area universities helped show how quickly the Omicron variant of the coronavirus overtook the Delta variant in the fall of 2021, according to a new study.
Omicron’s ‘milder’ severity likely due to population immunity
For immediate release: February 2, 2022 Boston, MA – The SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant’s “milder” outcomes are likely due to more population immunity compared to earlier waves of the pandemic rather than the virus’s properties, according to a paper…
Delta-like SARS-CoV-2 variants are most likely to increase pandemic severity
Delta-like SARS-CoV-2 variants are most likely to increase pandemic severity, according to a new study.
Questioning our reliance on cloth masks
Cloth masks are widely used in the U.S., but some experts say surgical masks could offer better protection against COVID-19.
What’s next in the evolution of COVID-19 is increasingly difficult to predict
As variants of SARS-CoV-2 continue to emerge and spread among both vaccinated and unvaccinated people, epidemiologists are finding it increasingly difficult to predict how the virus might evolve and continue to spread, according to a September 15, 2021,…
The danger of the Delta variant
The Delta variant of the coronavirus has been spreading rapidly throughout the U.S. and worldwide. Epidemiologist William Hanage discusses the threat.
