Report calls for regulations around dangerous pathogen research
Marc Lipsitch, professor of epidemiology and director of the Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics at Harvard Chan School, discusses key takeaways from a new report that makes recommendations on strategies for conducting research on dangerous pathogens.
Those facing greatest risk for severe COVID treated less often
Medicare patients who were at the highest risk for severe COVID-19—such as Black patients, patients older than 90, and patients living in nursing homes—received antiviral treatments less often than those who had the least risk, according to a…
Why countries had such different COVID death rates in spite of similar policies
In countries that saw lower death rates during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, it wasn’t so much the policies those countries instituted that kept rates low, but how quickly and flexibly they responded to the emerging outbreak,…
Brazilian favelas NGO shares strategies for social entrepreneurship, pandemic response
To fill gaps in the Brazilian government’s COVID-19 response, the organization G10 Favelas implemented emergency actions to support residents, including mobilizing a cadre of volunteer “street presidents” to provide health and nutrition assistance.
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…
The latest on the coronavirus
Harvard Chan School experts offer comments and context about the coronavirus in a variety of media outlets.
Pfizer, Moderna boosters both effective against severe COVID-19 outcomes
Third doses of both the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 mRNA vaccines were found to be effective in protecting against SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe COVID-19 outcomes, according to a large study.
Preparing for the next public health emergency
Developing life-saving vaccines, directing funding toward pandemic preparedness, building collaborations between public and private entities, and ensuring strict and efficient regulation will all be needed to prepare for future health emergencies, said Harvard Chan School's Kizzmekia Corbett at…
Cuba’s COVID-19 vaccine success could serve as global model: report
Cuba’s ability to develop homegrown COVID-19 vaccines and immunize most of its citizens should serve as a model for developing countries around the world dealing with public health emergencies, according to a new report.
Learning COVID-19’s lessons to prepare for the future
A new Lancet Commission report offers detailed policy recommendations aimed at reducing the dangers of COVID-19, forestalling the next pandemic, and enabling the world to proceed with goals of sustainable development, human rights, and peace.