US vaccine rollout was close to optimal at reducing deaths and infections, according to a model comparing 17.5 million alternative approaches
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.The big ideaThe Centers for Disease Control and Preve
Do I need a COVID-19 booster shot? 6 questions answered on how to stay protected
The increasing prevalence of new coronavirus variants is raising questions about how well protected those who’ve already
The US was not prepared for a pandemic – free market capitalism and government deregulation may be to blame
In reprioritizing public health, the U.S. limited its ability to respond quickly and effectively to the pandemic.Anton P
Grocery workers suffer the mental health effects of customer hostility and lack of safety in their workplace
With the holiday season here, consumers are understandably desperate for a “normal” holiday season. For many, that inclu
Social media fuels wave of coronavirus misinformation as users focus on popularity, not accuracy
Misinformation and unfounded claims about COVID-19 have flooded social media sites as the new coronavirus has spread.Ala
How can I get the COVID-19 vaccine? Here's what you need to know and which state strategies are working
For many people, trying to get the COVID-19 vaccine has been a lesson in frustration. The vaccine supply is limited in m
Studies link COVID-19 deaths to air pollution, raising questions about EPA's 'acceptable risk'
The pandemic is putting America’s air pollution standards to the test as the COVID-19 death toll rises.The U.S. governme
Forceful vaccine messages backfire with holdouts – how can it be done better?
With the FDA approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and the continued surge of the delta variant, governments across th
How many lives have coronavirus vaccines saved? We used state data on deaths and vaccination rates to find out
CC BY-NDMore than 200 million U.S. residents have gotten at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine with the expectation th
How the coronavirus pandemic became Florida's perfect storm
If there’s one state in the U.S. where you don’t want a pandemic, it’s Florida. Florida is an international crossroads,
