I keep hearing reports that a lab accident caused the pandemic. Is this true?
Infection and Spread Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Experts agree: “Virtually no chance.” NPR canvassed ten leading researchers specializing in coronaviruses and/or lab accidents, all of whom share the view that this virus was first transmitted to humans by animals in a real-world setting. As Robert Garry, a microbiologist at Tulane, goes on to explain: “The virus is really too good at Read more…
Does nasal rinsing help prevent COVID?
Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: No. Other “Myth-Busting” graphics curated by the World Health Organization available at Link to original FB post
Will warmer temps kill off SARS-CoV-2?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Scientists aren’t sure. Hopeful signal: Other coronaviruses (including SARS) exhibit seasonal patterns that decline with warm weather. Cautious signal: SARS-CoV-2 has popped up in warm regions, including Singapore and the Guanxi region of China. Links: BBC Original FB post
A: Experts agree: “Virtually no chance.” NPR canvassed ten leading researchers specializing in coronaviruses and/or lab accidents, all of whom share the view that this virus was first transmitted to humans by animals in a real-world setting. As Robert Garry, a microbiologist at Tulane, goes on to explain: “The virus is really too good at Read more…
Does nasal rinsing help prevent COVID?
Staying Safe Uncertainty and MisinformationLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: No. Other “Myth-Busting” graphics curated by the World Health Organization available at Link to original FB post
Will warmer temps kill off SARS-CoV-2?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Scientists aren’t sure. Hopeful signal: Other coronaviruses (including SARS) exhibit seasonal patterns that decline with warm weather. Cautious signal: SARS-CoV-2 has popped up in warm regions, including Singapore and the Guanxi region of China. Links: BBC Original FB post
A: No. Other “Myth-Busting” graphics curated by the World Health Organization available at Link to original FB post
Will warmer temps kill off SARS-CoV-2?
Uncertainty and MisinformationLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Scientists aren’t sure. Hopeful signal: Other coronaviruses (including SARS) exhibit seasonal patterns that decline with warm weather. Cautious signal: SARS-CoV-2 has popped up in warm regions, including Singapore and the Guanxi region of China. Links: BBC Original FB post
A: Scientists aren’t sure. Hopeful signal: Other coronaviruses (including SARS) exhibit seasonal patterns that decline with warm weather. Cautious signal: SARS-CoV-2 has popped up in warm regions, including Singapore and the Guanxi region of China. Links: BBC Original FB post
