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June 12, 2020

Are there any updates to COVID-19 testing options?

Testing and Contact Tracing
Sandra Albrecht Ph.D. MPH
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH

A. Yes! With more and more ways to test for COVID-19, it’s definitely tough to keep track of everything out there! But before we talk about the different options, it’s important to keep in mind that there are tests that assess ACTIVE (or CURRENT) infection (molecular tests), and then there are tests that assess PAST Read more…

June 12, 2020

What’s Happening with School Reopening in Israel?

School Staying Safe
Lauren Hale Ph.D. MA
Lauren Hale, PhD MA

Dear Pandemic is psyched to introduce today’s Nerdy Guest, historian Dr. Daphna Oren-Magidor, PhD, to discuss what’s happening with school reopening in Israel, where she lives with her husband and son. Q: When and under what circumstances did schools reopen in Israel? A: Israel acted fairly quickly and aggressively once the threat of COVID-19 became Read more…

June 12, 2020

How risky are my favorite places and activities?

Families/Kids Reopening Socializing Staying Safe Travel
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA

A: A group of Michigan-based COVID-19 experts has put together a helpful set of activity “rankings.” TL;DR: Skip the buffet. Opt for tennis instead. Context: Nerdy Girls are here to help you #StaySMART this summer! A refresher of our SMART principles: S – Space. Keep your distance. M – Mask. Keep it on. A – Read more…

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