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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…
In fight against HIV/AIDS, there are bright spots, areas for improvement
Harvard Chan School's Roger Shapiro assesses progress in the decades-long fight against HIV/AIDS.
Coronavirus news – November 2020
A selection of articles from November 2020 featuring Harvard Chan School experts discussing the coronavirus pandemic.
During pandemic, ‘ongoing uncertainty takes a big toll’
Because the coronavirus pandemic affects nearly every aspect of our lives, it will have long-lasting impacts and could be particularly difficult for young people coming of age, according Harvard Chan School's Karestan Koenen.
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.
Op-ed: Make room to flourish, even during a pandemic
The physical, psychological, and financial burdens of the COVID-19 pandemic have made it harder for many Americans to focus on their well-being and ability to flourish, according to Tyler VanderWeele, John L. Loeb and Frances Lehman Loeb Professor…
Experts discuss vaccine hesitancy and COVID-19
A panel of experts discussed how to restore public confidence in vaccines at a November 17, 2020 event hosted by the Human Immunomics Initiative.
COVID Collaborative, Ad Council launch vaccine education campaign
A massive public education campaign is underway to convince people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
