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Coronavirus news – April 2021
A selection of articles from April 2021 featuring Harvard Chan School experts discussing the coronavirus pandemic.
Number of COVID-19 ‘breakthrough cases’ lower than expected
Given the number of people fully vaccinated in the U.S.—more than 87 million as of April 20, 2021—the roughly 7,150 so-called “breakthrough cases” of COVID-19 that have been reported is extremely low, according to experts.
Project explores pandemic life through a design lens
Patrick Whitney and colleagues hope that photos and stories they're collecting about people's lives during the pandemic will help shed light on solutions for better outcomes now and in future pandemics.
On Earth Day, Harvard Chan experts talk climate and health
The impact of climate change on health is far-reaching, according to experts from Harvard Chan School. It can lead to higher levels of air pollution, more extreme weather events, the spread of infectious diseases, and greater risk of…
Analysis reveals factors underlying COVID-19 spread in Brazil
For immediate release: Thursday, April 22, 2021 Boston, MA – An overall failure in Brazil to implement prompt, coordinated, and equitable responses fueled COVID-19’s spread in a context of stark local socioeconomic and health care inequalities, according to…
Op-ed: Preventing disease by addressing climate change, understanding immunity
To reduce the threat of major global diseases such as COVID-19, governments must make greater investments in climate-change solutions and in understanding how the human immune system works, says Wayne Koff, adjunct professor of epidemiology at Harvard T.H.…
New online trackers follow COVID-19 vaccine rollouts in U.S., India
New online trackers developed by Harvard’s Geographic Insights lab provide daily updates and geographic visualizations of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in the U.S. and in India.
Pregnant and postpartum women report elevated depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress during COVID-19 pandemic
For immediate release: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Boston, MA – In a worldwide survey, pregnant and postpartum women reported high levels of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and post-traumatic stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to researchers at Harvard T.H.…
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Press Conference with Barry Bloom, 04/16/21
You're listening to a press conference from the Harvard School of Public Health with Barry Bloom, the Joan L. and Julius Jacobson research professor of public health and former dean of the school. This call was recorded at…
Poll explores public’s views on COVID relief bill and post-pandemic America
Only one-third of Americans believe the recently passed COVID relief package will significantly help them, according to a new poll led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The poll, which surveyed 1,008 adults in late March…
