For some people, religious leaders might be most effective at communicating the importance of COVID-19 vaccination
Two political scientists in their study in South Dakota found people trusted medical professionals the least when it came to public health messages.
David Wiltse, Associate Professor of Political Science, South Dakota State University
• conversation
May 12, 2022 • ~6 min
May 12, 2022 • ~6 min
COVID: how the disease moves through the air
Masks definitely catch some of the virus laden aerosols and droplets - and that will reduce transmission between people and the number of cases of COVID-19.
Chris Iddon, Research associate, Built environment, University of Nottingham •
conversation
Dec. 17, 2021 • ~7 min
Dec. 17, 2021 • ~7 min
Simple safety tips for trick-or-treating after Fauci greenlighted Halloween 2021
There’s no need to pull out the candy catapult this year, but a few reasonable precautions can keep COVID-19 transmissions in check.
Meg Sorg, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing, Purdue University •
conversation
Oct. 19, 2021 • ~4 min
Oct. 19, 2021 • ~4 min
Biden's pandemic plan overlooks mask mandates and vulnerable populations
President Biden outlined a six-point strategy to confront the pandemic. But two public health scholars believe it would work better with help from states.
Alexandra Skinner, Research Fellow of Health Law, Policy and Management, Boston University •
conversation
Sept. 10, 2021 • ~6 min
Sept. 10, 2021 • ~6 min
Schools can reopen safely – an epidemiologist describes what works and what's not worth the effort
Vaccinations, masks and some distancing – along with low community transmission – can help protect students in classrooms and cafeterias.
Brandon Guthrie, Assistant Professor of Global Health and Epidemiology, University of Washington •
conversation
Aug. 16, 2021 • ~9 min
Aug. 16, 2021 • ~9 min
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