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July 30, 2020

What is surveillance?

Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Shoshana Aronowitz, PhD FNP-BC

Meredith Matone Interview on Surveillance Our nerdy guest, Dr. Meredith Matone (Scientific Director, CHOP Policy Lab) helped us to understand the concept of surveillance.  

July 30, 2020

How should I handle having a repair person in my home?

Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH

A: Only have someone come in if it’s urgent and your family is well; call in advance to ask about protocols; give the repair person some space; and clean up after. 1. If it’s not urgent, delay it–especially if there’s a lot of COVID in your area. And if someone in your household is sick, Read more…

July 30, 2020

Reopening Schools

Reopening School Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH

Malia Jones, PhD, MPH on reopening schools Interview of Malia Jones, PhD, MPH on reopening schools on Channel 3000, Madison, WI.  

July 30, 2020

What are teachers saying about returning to school?

Families/Kids Reopening School Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH

A couple of weeks ago, Dear Pandemic posted our joint opinion on reopening schools, and several teachers left feedback that indicated they have not felt heard in the ongoing discussion. Taking that to heart, we asked a few K-12 teachers to do what they do best: educate us. What it would take for THEM to Read more…

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