How long until you can get a COVID-19 vaccine?
A December 3, 2020 New York Times article offers a fill-in-the-blanks form for figuring out what your place in line might be to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.
For smokers, pandemic poses challenges, triggers
Vaughan Rees, director of the Center for Global Tobacco Control, discussed how the stress of the pandemic and social distancing is impacting smokers.
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…
Experts: Black families shouldn’t gather on Thanksgiving
Given the sharp uptick in coronavirus cases in the U.S. this fall, families shouldn’t hold large in-person gatherings, say experts. And Black families should be especially vigilant because Black Americans have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
COVID Collaborative, Ad Council launch vaccine education campaign
A massive public education campaign is underway to convince people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Stopping the spread of COVID-19 with rapid tests
A multi-pronged public health strategy—including a national testing plan that uses widespread frequent rapid antigen tests—has the potential to stop the spread of the coronavirus, according to Harvard Chan School's Michael Mina.
Biden administration to focus on masks and forging national plan to slow COVID-19
Successful results from studies of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine are encouraging, but President-elect Joe Biden’s immediate focus in fighting the pandemic is getting more states to institute mask mandates, which could save as many as 130,000 lives in the…
‘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.
Op-ed: Reduce distancing requirement to keep kids in school
The requirement that students be seated six feet apart in schools during the pandemic should be reduced to three feet, say Harvard Chan experts.