Experts agree that Trump's coronavirus response was poor, but the US was ill-prepared in the first place
Trump called coronavirus a hoax, and he dragged his feet in addressing it. But the US health care system was ill-equipped from the start to deal with such a crisis. The pandemic shows the flaws.
Simon F. Haeder, Assistant Professor of Public Policy, Pennsylvania State University
• conversation
March 17, 2020 • ~8 min
March 17, 2020 • ~8 min
How does the coronavirus test work? 5 questions answered
A molecular biologist explains who should get tested, how the tests work and what the US government is doing to make tests available during a rapidly changing crisis.
Maureen Ferran, Associate Professor of Biology, Rochester Institute of Technology
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March 12, 2020 • ~8 min
March 12, 2020 • ~8 min
Does screening travelers for disease and infection really work?
Travelers may undergo screenings at airports to control the spread of coronavirus. Research shows that these efforts have little to no effect on slowing the spread of disease.
Tom Duszynski, Director Epidemiology Education, IUPUI
• conversation
March 10, 2020 • ~7 min
March 10, 2020 • ~7 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
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March 10, 2020 • ~5 min
March 10, 2020 • ~5 min
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