NIH funding to help researchers scale up COVID-19 testing in underserved communities
A collaborative team from Harvard Chan School, the Kraft Center for Community Health at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), and the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers will work together to scale up COVID-19 testing in communities with underserved…
Opinion: Close public health infrastructure gaps before next pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed holes in the U.S. public health infrastructure, say experts from Harvard Chan School.
Why it matters how we reach herd immunity
Some have suggested that it would be a reasonable strategy to allow the coronavirus to move freely through populations to achieve herd immunity. But experts from Harvard Chan School say that such a strategy is wrongheaded because too…
Coronavirus news – September 2020
A selection of articles from September 2020 featuring Harvard Chan School experts discussing the coronavirus pandemic.
Poll: 61% of U.S. households with children report facing serious financial problems during the coronavirus outbreak
More than one-third of households with children report serious problems keeping their children’s education going during the coronavirus outbreak. Most households with children where someone has been diagnosed with COVID-19 report serious financial problems and serious problems caring…
Viewpoint: OSHA should play a bigger role in protecting workers during pandemic
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has failed to fulfill its responsibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic and the federal government could better leverage the agency to help safeguard workers, according to September 16, 2020 JAMA Viewpoint article…
Small percentage of U.S. adults have coronavirus antibodies
Less than 10% of U.S. adults have antibodies for COVID-19, according to new research, and antibody rates vary widely by race and geography. The study, which examined data from 28,000 dialysis patients, also showed that very few of…
ACA has ‘literally been a lifesaver’
Repealing the ACA during the coronavirus pandemic could lead to devastating consequences for millions of Americans, says Benjamin Sommers.
In parts of New York, a drop in commuters led to a drop in COVID-19 prevalence
Areas of New York City that experienced a drop in work-related commuting during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic had a lower prevalence of infections when compared with areas that did not have as significant a reduction…
Poll: 46% of U.S. households report facing serious financial problems during the coronavirus outbreak
More than one-third of U.S. households with children also report serious problems keeping their children’s education going and internet connectivity issues during this time. For immediate release: September 23, 2020 Boston, MA – According to a new NPR/Robert…
