Wildfire smoke linked to increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths

Researchers have found strong evidence of an association between exposure to fine particulate air pollution from 2020 wildfires in the U.S. and increased risk of COVID-19 cases and deaths in three western states, for up to four weeks after the exposure.

Karen Feldscher • harvard
Aug. 13, 2021 ~6 min

What will it be like when COVID-19 becomes endemic?

Immunologist Yonatan Grad explains what has been learned from COVID-19 and how to apply the lessons moving forward.

Karen Feldscher • harvard
Aug. 12, 2021 ~7 min


COVID messages from doctors change behavior across racial lines

A new study found that COVID-19 messages tailored to Black audiences and presented by physicians of color did not enhance the effectiveness for minority participants.

Nikki Rojas • harvard
Aug. 10, 2021 ~5 min

Crowding in prisons increases inmates’ risk for COVID-19 infections

Citing COVID threat, researchers urge policy changes to ease prison crowding. New study recommends early release for inmates at low risk of reoffending.

Timothy Gower • harvard
Aug. 9, 2021 ~4 min

New at-home test detects COVID-19 variants in your spit

Researchers have now created a simple, inexpensive diagnostic test that allows users to test themselves for multiple variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus at home, using just a sample of their saliva.

Lindsay Brownell • harvard
Aug. 6, 2021 ~10 min

Dan Barouch receives Ledlie Prize for vaccine work

Dan Barouch, Harvard Medical School professor and head of Beth Israel Deaconess’ Center for Virology and Vaccine Research, was awarded Harvard’s George Ledlie Prize for work that culminated in one of three vaccines against COVID-19 approved for use in the U.S.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Aug. 6, 2021 ~10 min

How to combat Delta, according to Harvard epidemiologist

Harvard Associate Professor of Epidemiology William Hanage provides tips on how to deal with the Delta variant of COVID-19.

Lian Parsons • harvard
Aug. 5, 2021 ~3 min

Harvard experts stress testing, vaccination amid Delta surge

Conversations with Harvard experts shed light on the rise of Delta, an unwelcome twist in transmission, the power of vaccination, and more.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Aug. 3, 2021 ~8 min


Harvard Chan School professor discusses Delta variant

Coronavirus ultimately not over, says Harvard Chan School's William Hanage.

Karen Feldscher • harvard
July 9, 2021 ~5 min

Mental health professionals push slow return post-COVID

A Harvard Chan School psychologist counseled awareness and flexibility as people return to work, school, or other pre-pandemic activities.

Alvin Powell • harvard
July 1, 2021 ~8 min

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