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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Press Conference with Rachael Piltch-Loeb, 09/23/21
You're listening to a press conference from the Harvard School of Public Health with Rachael Piltch-Loeb, preparedness fellow in the Division of Policy Translation and Leadership Development and a research associate in the Department of Biostatistics. This call…
Finding community in Boston Vaccine Day
Doctoral student Keona Wynne and volunteers organized Boston Vaccine Day to promote COVID-19 vaccinations and community health.
A renewed call for more rapid COVID-19 tests
The U.S. needs far more rapid COVID-19 tests than are currently available to help curb the spread of disease during the Delta surge and beyond, according to a Harvard Chan School expert.
Analysis: Pregnancy attempts dropped steeply during pandemic
From May 2020 to October 2020, pregnancy attempts among women in the U.S. dropped from 6.1% to 4.9%—almost 20%—according to a new analysis from the Apple Women’s Health Study.
Understanding the new recommendations on COVID-19 boosters
In this Q&A, Eric Rubin discusses the FDA advisory panel vote on recommendations for COVID-19 boosters.
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,…
Increasing investments in mental health benefits everyone
Shekhar Saxena discusses the impact of COVID-19 on mental health, and what can be done to support those who are struggling.
Vaccinating in conflict zones
Hammering out temporary ceasefires in conflict zones will be necessary to vaccinate enough people against COVID-19 so that the pandemic can be brought to an end, according to humanitarian professionals.
Office air quality may affect employees’ cognition, productivity
The air quality within an office can have significant impacts on employees’ cognitive function, including response times and ability to focus, and it may also affect their productivity, according to new research led by Harvard Chan School.
Showing Up for the Underserved
Kim Rhoads, MPH ’06, has relentlessly focused on bringing COVID-19 testing and vaccinations directly to the San Francisco Bay Area’s Black communities, earning a reputation as a fierce advocate and trusted medical adviser.
