August 19, 2020
What do we know about the true prevalence of COVID-19 “long-haulers”?
Clinical Symptoms Mental HealthAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: We are still learning about how many people who get COVID-19 fall into this category. A new article by Ed Yong (linked below) provides a comprehensive overview of the experiences of people who have suffered long-term symptoms and sequelae from this infection and highlights some of the key knowns and unknowns. A few take-aways: Read more…
August 19, 2020
What are the top COVID-19 myths that persist in August 2020?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Good news, Scientific American has put together a top myth list to help you combat misinformation. We briefly summarize below. Myth 1: SARS CoV-2 was made in a lab. FALSE-The sequence of this pathogen’s emergence is similar to the trajectory of previously studied coronaviruses. Myth 2: Elites spread the virus. FALSE-There is no evidence Read more…
A: We are still learning about how many people who get COVID-19 fall into this category. A new article by Ed Yong (linked below) provides a comprehensive overview of the experiences of people who have suffered long-term symptoms and sequelae from this infection and highlights some of the key knowns and unknowns. A few take-aways: Read more…
August 19, 2020
What are the top COVID-19 myths that persist in August 2020?
Uncertainty and MisinformationAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Good news, Scientific American has put together a top myth list to help you combat misinformation. We briefly summarize below. Myth 1: SARS CoV-2 was made in a lab. FALSE-The sequence of this pathogen’s emergence is similar to the trajectory of previously studied coronaviruses. Myth 2: Elites spread the virus. FALSE-There is no evidence Read more…
A: Good news, Scientific American has put together a top myth list to help you combat misinformation. We briefly summarize below. Myth 1: SARS CoV-2 was made in a lab. FALSE-The sequence of this pathogen’s emergence is similar to the trajectory of previously studied coronaviruses. Myth 2: Elites spread the virus. FALSE-There is no evidence Read more…