In rural America, resentment over COVID-19 shutdowns is colliding with rising case numbers
Coronavirus cases have risen sharply across the Mountain West, Midwest and plains. Over 70% of nonmetropolitan counties are now "red zones," suggesting viral spread is out of control.
Roberto Silva, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado Denver •
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Oct. 26, 2020 • ~9 min
Oct. 26, 2020 • ~9 min
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Mandatory face masks might lull people into taking more coronavirus risks
Policies meant to improve public health – like mandatory face masks during the coronavirus pandemic – need to take into account how people might adjust other behaviors in response.
Konrad Grabiszewski, Associate Professor of Economics, Prince Mohammad Bin Salman College (MBSC) of Business & Entrepreneurship •
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July 20, 2020 • ~6 min
July 20, 2020 • ~6 min
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Personality can predict who's a rule-follower and who flouts COVID-19 social distancing guidelines
Psychologists call these traits the 'Big Five': openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness and neuroticism. A researcher suggests your profile implies your response to social distancing.
James M. Honeycutt, Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies at Louisiana State University; Lecturer in Executive Education, University of Texas at Dallas •
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July 15, 2020 • ~9 min
July 15, 2020 • ~9 min
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5 things you should do right now to fight the rising number of COVID-19 cases
With COVID-19 cases rising in more than half of the states, the next two weeks are critical for stopping a spike in cases. An epidemiologist reminds us to get back to the basics now.
Paulina Columbo, Graduate student, Public Health, University of Arizona
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June 24, 2020 • ~6 min
June 24, 2020 • ~6 min
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