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After a long pandemic year, experts look to the future
Harvard Chan School experts offer advice on how the new Biden administration can best tackle the pandemic.
How the pandemic has hurt public trust in science
A mix of factors, including rapidly evolving science, mixed messaging, and misinformation, has eroded public trust in science during the pandemic, say experts.
‘Go find dental floss!’
During the pandemic, Harvard Chan School's Department of Health Policy and Management got creative with virtual programming to keep faculty, staff, and students feeling connected.
Harvard Chan School experts tapped for Biden administration posts
Two faculty members from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health—Sara Bleich and Benjamin Sommers—and one former faculty member, Gina McCarthy, have been chosen for roles in the new Biden-Harris administration.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Press Conference with Michael Mina, 01/22/21
You're listening to a press conference from the Harvard School of Public Health with Michael Mina, assistant professor of epidemiology. This call was recorded at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, January 22nd. Transcript MODERATOR: Dr. Mina, do…
Assessing the effectiveness of public health ads
Public health advertising that incites fear is often less effective than messaging that provides clear steps about staying healthy and saving lives, according to experts.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Press Conference with William Hanage, 01/21/21
You're listening to a press conference from the Harvard School of Public Health with William Hanage, associate professor of epidemiology and a faculty member in the Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics. This call was recorded at 2 p.m.…
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Press Conference with Michael Mina, 01/15/21
You're listening to a press conference from the Harvard School of Public Health with Michael Mina, assistant professor of epidemiology. This call was recorded at 11 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, January 15th. Transcript MODERATOR: All right. Dr.…
‘A very difficult set of decisions’
Figuring out who to prioritize for COVID-19 vaccination is an incredibly difficult task, given the vulnerability of a variety of groups, including elderly people, residents of nursing homes and other congregate settings, frontline workers, people with comorbidities, and…
Overcoming the initial challenges of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Howard Koh, Harvey V. Fineberg Professor of the Practice of Public Health Leadership, discusses the initial challenges of COVID-19 vaccination efforts in the U.S. and the need for a “one government” approach.
