Social distancing: What it is and why it's the best tool we have to fight the coronavirus

With no vaccines or treatments, the fight against coronavirus comes down to this behavioral technique. A physician explains how it works.

Thomas Perls, Professor of Medicine, Boston University • conversation
March 13, 2020 • ~6 min

Coronavirus control measures aren't pointless – just slowing down the pandemic could save millions of lives

Best-case estimates suggest 40 million American adults may come down with COVID-19. But an epidemiologist explains why now is not the time to just give up.

Matthew McQueen, Director, Public Health Program and Associate Professor of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
March 11, 2020 • ~5 min

A geriatrician offers 4 tips for seniors to stay connected during coronavirus outbreak

As the novel coronavirus spreads, an expert offers ways the elderly can stay safe while staying connected.

Laurie Archbald-Pannone, Associate Professor Medicine, Geriatrics, University of Virginia • conversation
March 10, 2020 • ~5 min

Key coronavirus question: How are children affected?

A key unanswered question in the coronavirus epidemic concerns why children seem to be getting fewer or less-serious infections from the new contagion.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Feb. 27, 2020 • ~13 min

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