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November 5, 2020

When will we have a vaccine for COVID? When will life return back to normal?!

Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH

A: The earliest we can expect vaccines to be available is January, and they will be available to the most vulnerable populations first, with general public availability following by Spring 2021. But even with an effective vaccine, some social distancing measures are expected to be in place at least until the end of 2021, with Read more…

November 5, 2020

What is psychological PPE (personal protective equipment)?

Mental Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD

A: We all know that personal protective equipment (like masks) is important during the COVID-19 pandemic. But psychological PPE is important too! Psychological PPE include individual and systems-wide actions that can be taken to protect your mental health and the mental health of those around you, and to protect against burnout. As the pandemic continues, Read more…

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