What things should I consider if I want to move my loved one out of a nursing home or assisted living facility during the current pandemic?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Several factors make COVID-19 very dangerous to nursing home and assisted living residents. The virus can go undetected in staff and residents with no symptoms, facilitating rapid spread to older adults with underlying health conditions and their vital care providers. Like hospitals, adequate protective equipment and the capacity to test residents and staff are Read more…
I’ve been hearing a lot about false negative COVID test results. Can you explain?
Data and Metrics Testing and Contact Tracing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: The false negative rate is the % of infected individuals who incorrectly test negative for COVID. For example, a hot-off-the-press NPR article reports a 15% false negative rate for Abbott’s new rapid COVID test. A 15% false negative rate indicates that out of 100 infected individuals, 15 would incorrectly test negative. How do we Read more…
I now know a little more about serological testing and antibodies. But I still have questions. For example, I read about antibody studies in California that say as many as 4% of all people have had the coronavirus. What does this mean?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: The short answer, as statistician Thomas Lumley says, is that “counting rare things is hard.” There is much we still don’t know about antibody testing for COVID-19 (levels of detection, interpretation, length/duration/extent of immunity). One issue is the testing itself. While current active illness tests (swab/PCR) are very accurate when performed correctly and at Read more…
What does contact tracing look like now, what could it look like in the future and do I need to be worried about privacy?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Health departments are notified when an individual tests positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing staff reach out to new cases by phone to determine who (i.e., friends, family, co-workers) they may have had close contact with (within 6 ft) beginning with the days leading up to the onset of their symptoms, as well as what Read more…
How do we best protect front-line physicians when society reopens?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: A relentless focus on the three “Ts” — TEST, TRACE, and TREAT. (And, for all that is good and holy, more PPE). The Nerdy Girls are proud supporters of the amazing physician leaders at Impact, authors of this U.S. News and World Report article. cc: Vinny Arora Eve Bloomgarden Pfanzelter Laura Zimmermann Shikha Jain Kumar Amisha Wallia Link Read more…
I have been hearing about CT scans as possibly being better at testing for COVID-19 than the current swab test. Is this true?
Clinical Symptoms Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It’s a little more complicated. Experts believe that the false negative rate (people who have a negative test result but are actually positive) can be around 30% with the swab test, generally due to improper sample collection. CT scans check for lung appearance, specifically ”ground glass” opacities, which are common to several diseases (pneumonia, Read more…
COVID-19 Multilingual Resources
Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: I know where to find information on COVID-19. But how can I share this information with clients/patients/friends/people in my family who do not speak English as a primary language? A: While we have a long way to go in making information equally accessible to all populations, there are some excellent resources out there. Here Read more…
Okay the curve seems to be flattening in my area… so now what’s the plan?
Reopening
A: Hey great job! All the hard work we have done to cooperate on social distancing really is working! In many areas the new case counts are starting to flatten or even fall. So you might be wondering–now what? Can we all go back to normal? Short answer: several things need to fall into place Read more…
What do individuals who are infected with coronavirus and are asymptomatic, pre-symptomatic or mildly symptomatic have in common?
Infection and Spread
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: All three types of infected individuals may be able to transmit coronavirus to others without realizing they themselves have been infected. ASYMPTOMATIC individuals are those that carry the active virus in their body but never develop any symptoms. PRE-SYMPTOMATIC individuals are those that have been infected with the virus but haven’t started to show Read more…
What’s the bottom line from the International Monetary Fund’s latest estimates?
Uncategorized
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Bracingly, the IMF projects the deepest recession since the Great Depression — and urges countries to stay the course on social distancing to stop virus spread. This quote sums it up well: “There is no trade-off between saving lives and saving livelihoods,” the report states. Read more take-aways here. Link to original FB post
When will social distancing end?
Reopening Socializing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Will opening up contribute to second wave of disease? A: One of our most trusted scientific sources Marc Lipsitch answers the tough questions. Link to original FB post
How do you know if someone is immune to Covid-19?
Biology/Immunity
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: This is a tricky one. Scientists are currently examining blood serum of individuals who have tested positive for Covid-19 to study their immune system response. At the moment, there are more questions than answers. Here are a few highlights about immunity and an article summarizing the challenges around determining how infection with Covid-19 or Read more…
I am pregnant and am worried about my delivery and my mental health. Where can I turn?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: You are not alone. More than 20% of new mothers experience a perinatal mood and/or anxiety disorder. Increasing evidence from top journals such as the Lancet are telling us that the effects of COVID-19 isolation policies are influencing our mental health, regardless of whether we had any mental health issues prior to this crisis. Read more…
What are four key measures to bend the COVID-19 curve downwards?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Four key measures, on top of treating the ill and maintaining physical distancing, must be in place not just to slow the rise of Covid-19 cases, but also to bend the curve downward. These are: test widely, isolate the infected, trace the contacts of those infected and quarantine appropriately.” Links: The New York Times Original Read more…
Why is everyone suddenly talking about the positivity rate? Is this positive psychology or something else?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Definitely not positive psychology! The positivity rate is simply the fraction of people who test positive for COVID-19 out of all the people who get tested. It is important because it is a rough indicator of how much of the true extent of COVID-19 infection is being detected and diagnosed. In other words, a Read more…
What is a toilet plume? And what does it mean for me?
Infection and Spread
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: A toilet plume occurs when droplets of feces or urine escape during a toilet flush into the air. COVID-19 may spread through fecal-oral transmission, which means you don’t want any part of that toilet plume. One study estimates that a single open flush can emit up to 80,000 droplets into the air. Covering the Read more…
What’s the latest on whether kids are as likely as adults to be hospitalized and to fall critically ill from COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: The latest news is good news for those worried about kids: The chances of being hospitalized and ending up in intensive care are much lower — by an order of magnitude — for children <18 years old compared to those 18-64. Here’s the core nugget of results from the study as reported by NPR: Read more…
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
Are the official numbers reported on the dashboards too high or too low?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: The official numbers are most likely an undercount of actual COVID-19 related deaths. Read this Twitter feed for a breakdown of the types of COVID-19 deaths written by fellow demographer Andrew Noymer. The numbers on the dashboards only include those deaths that fall into Category 1, confirmed COVID-19 cases. Category 2 includes deaths that Read more…
I am feeling overwhelmed during this pandemic. What can I do?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Start with concrete steps, focus on what you can control, and develop your own skills. A good place to start is this 8 week session open to all and focused on evidence based tactics such as cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy eating. Links: Ohio State University Evidence-Based Tactics Original FB post
A: Several factors make COVID-19 very dangerous to nursing home and assisted living residents. The virus can go undetected in staff and residents with no symptoms, facilitating rapid spread to older adults with underlying health conditions and their vital care providers. Like hospitals, adequate protective equipment and the capacity to test residents and staff are Read more…
I’ve been hearing a lot about false negative COVID test results. Can you explain?
Data and Metrics Testing and Contact TracingLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: The false negative rate is the % of infected individuals who incorrectly test negative for COVID. For example, a hot-off-the-press NPR article reports a 15% false negative rate for Abbott’s new rapid COVID test. A 15% false negative rate indicates that out of 100 infected individuals, 15 would incorrectly test negative. How do we Read more…
I now know a little more about serological testing and antibodies. But I still have questions. For example, I read about antibody studies in California that say as many as 4% of all people have had the coronavirus. What does this mean?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: The short answer, as statistician Thomas Lumley says, is that “counting rare things is hard.” There is much we still don’t know about antibody testing for COVID-19 (levels of detection, interpretation, length/duration/extent of immunity). One issue is the testing itself. While current active illness tests (swab/PCR) are very accurate when performed correctly and at Read more…
What does contact tracing look like now, what could it look like in the future and do I need to be worried about privacy?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Health departments are notified when an individual tests positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing staff reach out to new cases by phone to determine who (i.e., friends, family, co-workers) they may have had close contact with (within 6 ft) beginning with the days leading up to the onset of their symptoms, as well as what Read more…
How do we best protect front-line physicians when society reopens?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: A relentless focus on the three “Ts” — TEST, TRACE, and TREAT. (And, for all that is good and holy, more PPE). The Nerdy Girls are proud supporters of the amazing physician leaders at Impact, authors of this U.S. News and World Report article. cc: Vinny Arora Eve Bloomgarden Pfanzelter Laura Zimmermann Shikha Jain Kumar Amisha Wallia Link Read more…
I have been hearing about CT scans as possibly being better at testing for COVID-19 than the current swab test. Is this true?
Clinical Symptoms Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It’s a little more complicated. Experts believe that the false negative rate (people who have a negative test result but are actually positive) can be around 30% with the swab test, generally due to improper sample collection. CT scans check for lung appearance, specifically ”ground glass” opacities, which are common to several diseases (pneumonia, Read more…
COVID-19 Multilingual Resources
Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: I know where to find information on COVID-19. But how can I share this information with clients/patients/friends/people in my family who do not speak English as a primary language? A: While we have a long way to go in making information equally accessible to all populations, there are some excellent resources out there. Here Read more…
Okay the curve seems to be flattening in my area… so now what’s the plan?
Reopening
A: Hey great job! All the hard work we have done to cooperate on social distancing really is working! In many areas the new case counts are starting to flatten or even fall. So you might be wondering–now what? Can we all go back to normal? Short answer: several things need to fall into place Read more…
What do individuals who are infected with coronavirus and are asymptomatic, pre-symptomatic or mildly symptomatic have in common?
Infection and Spread
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: All three types of infected individuals may be able to transmit coronavirus to others without realizing they themselves have been infected. ASYMPTOMATIC individuals are those that carry the active virus in their body but never develop any symptoms. PRE-SYMPTOMATIC individuals are those that have been infected with the virus but haven’t started to show Read more…
What’s the bottom line from the International Monetary Fund’s latest estimates?
Uncategorized
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Bracingly, the IMF projects the deepest recession since the Great Depression — and urges countries to stay the course on social distancing to stop virus spread. This quote sums it up well: “There is no trade-off between saving lives and saving livelihoods,” the report states. Read more take-aways here. Link to original FB post
When will social distancing end?
Reopening Socializing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Will opening up contribute to second wave of disease? A: One of our most trusted scientific sources Marc Lipsitch answers the tough questions. Link to original FB post
How do you know if someone is immune to Covid-19?
Biology/Immunity
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: This is a tricky one. Scientists are currently examining blood serum of individuals who have tested positive for Covid-19 to study their immune system response. At the moment, there are more questions than answers. Here are a few highlights about immunity and an article summarizing the challenges around determining how infection with Covid-19 or Read more…
I am pregnant and am worried about my delivery and my mental health. Where can I turn?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: You are not alone. More than 20% of new mothers experience a perinatal mood and/or anxiety disorder. Increasing evidence from top journals such as the Lancet are telling us that the effects of COVID-19 isolation policies are influencing our mental health, regardless of whether we had any mental health issues prior to this crisis. Read more…
What are four key measures to bend the COVID-19 curve downwards?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Four key measures, on top of treating the ill and maintaining physical distancing, must be in place not just to slow the rise of Covid-19 cases, but also to bend the curve downward. These are: test widely, isolate the infected, trace the contacts of those infected and quarantine appropriately.” Links: The New York Times Original Read more…
Why is everyone suddenly talking about the positivity rate? Is this positive psychology or something else?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Definitely not positive psychology! The positivity rate is simply the fraction of people who test positive for COVID-19 out of all the people who get tested. It is important because it is a rough indicator of how much of the true extent of COVID-19 infection is being detected and diagnosed. In other words, a Read more…
What is a toilet plume? And what does it mean for me?
Infection and Spread
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: A toilet plume occurs when droplets of feces or urine escape during a toilet flush into the air. COVID-19 may spread through fecal-oral transmission, which means you don’t want any part of that toilet plume. One study estimates that a single open flush can emit up to 80,000 droplets into the air. Covering the Read more…
What’s the latest on whether kids are as likely as adults to be hospitalized and to fall critically ill from COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: The latest news is good news for those worried about kids: The chances of being hospitalized and ending up in intensive care are much lower — by an order of magnitude — for children <18 years old compared to those 18-64. Here’s the core nugget of results from the study as reported by NPR: Read more…
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
Are the official numbers reported on the dashboards too high or too low?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: The official numbers are most likely an undercount of actual COVID-19 related deaths. Read this Twitter feed for a breakdown of the types of COVID-19 deaths written by fellow demographer Andrew Noymer. The numbers on the dashboards only include those deaths that fall into Category 1, confirmed COVID-19 cases. Category 2 includes deaths that Read more…
I am feeling overwhelmed during this pandemic. What can I do?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Start with concrete steps, focus on what you can control, and develop your own skills. A good place to start is this 8 week session open to all and focused on evidence based tactics such as cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy eating. Links: Ohio State University Evidence-Based Tactics Original FB post
A: The false negative rate is the % of infected individuals who incorrectly test negative for COVID. For example, a hot-off-the-press NPR article reports a 15% false negative rate for Abbott’s new rapid COVID test. A 15% false negative rate indicates that out of 100 infected individuals, 15 would incorrectly test negative. How do we Read more…
I now know a little more about serological testing and antibodies. But I still have questions. For example, I read about antibody studies in California that say as many as 4% of all people have had the coronavirus. What does this mean?
Testing and Contact TracingAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: The short answer, as statistician Thomas Lumley says, is that “counting rare things is hard.” There is much we still don’t know about antibody testing for COVID-19 (levels of detection, interpretation, length/duration/extent of immunity). One issue is the testing itself. While current active illness tests (swab/PCR) are very accurate when performed correctly and at Read more…
What does contact tracing look like now, what could it look like in the future and do I need to be worried about privacy?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Health departments are notified when an individual tests positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing staff reach out to new cases by phone to determine who (i.e., friends, family, co-workers) they may have had close contact with (within 6 ft) beginning with the days leading up to the onset of their symptoms, as well as what Read more…
How do we best protect front-line physicians when society reopens?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: A relentless focus on the three “Ts” — TEST, TRACE, and TREAT. (And, for all that is good and holy, more PPE). The Nerdy Girls are proud supporters of the amazing physician leaders at Impact, authors of this U.S. News and World Report article. cc: Vinny Arora Eve Bloomgarden Pfanzelter Laura Zimmermann Shikha Jain Kumar Amisha Wallia Link Read more…
I have been hearing about CT scans as possibly being better at testing for COVID-19 than the current swab test. Is this true?
Clinical Symptoms Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It’s a little more complicated. Experts believe that the false negative rate (people who have a negative test result but are actually positive) can be around 30% with the swab test, generally due to improper sample collection. CT scans check for lung appearance, specifically ”ground glass” opacities, which are common to several diseases (pneumonia, Read more…
COVID-19 Multilingual Resources
Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: I know where to find information on COVID-19. But how can I share this information with clients/patients/friends/people in my family who do not speak English as a primary language? A: While we have a long way to go in making information equally accessible to all populations, there are some excellent resources out there. Here Read more…
Okay the curve seems to be flattening in my area… so now what’s the plan?
Reopening
A: Hey great job! All the hard work we have done to cooperate on social distancing really is working! In many areas the new case counts are starting to flatten or even fall. So you might be wondering–now what? Can we all go back to normal? Short answer: several things need to fall into place Read more…
What do individuals who are infected with coronavirus and are asymptomatic, pre-symptomatic or mildly symptomatic have in common?
Infection and Spread
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: All three types of infected individuals may be able to transmit coronavirus to others without realizing they themselves have been infected. ASYMPTOMATIC individuals are those that carry the active virus in their body but never develop any symptoms. PRE-SYMPTOMATIC individuals are those that have been infected with the virus but haven’t started to show Read more…
What’s the bottom line from the International Monetary Fund’s latest estimates?
Uncategorized
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Bracingly, the IMF projects the deepest recession since the Great Depression — and urges countries to stay the course on social distancing to stop virus spread. This quote sums it up well: “There is no trade-off between saving lives and saving livelihoods,” the report states. Read more take-aways here. Link to original FB post
When will social distancing end?
Reopening Socializing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Will opening up contribute to second wave of disease? A: One of our most trusted scientific sources Marc Lipsitch answers the tough questions. Link to original FB post
How do you know if someone is immune to Covid-19?
Biology/Immunity
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: This is a tricky one. Scientists are currently examining blood serum of individuals who have tested positive for Covid-19 to study their immune system response. At the moment, there are more questions than answers. Here are a few highlights about immunity and an article summarizing the challenges around determining how infection with Covid-19 or Read more…
I am pregnant and am worried about my delivery and my mental health. Where can I turn?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: You are not alone. More than 20% of new mothers experience a perinatal mood and/or anxiety disorder. Increasing evidence from top journals such as the Lancet are telling us that the effects of COVID-19 isolation policies are influencing our mental health, regardless of whether we had any mental health issues prior to this crisis. Read more…
What are four key measures to bend the COVID-19 curve downwards?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Four key measures, on top of treating the ill and maintaining physical distancing, must be in place not just to slow the rise of Covid-19 cases, but also to bend the curve downward. These are: test widely, isolate the infected, trace the contacts of those infected and quarantine appropriately.” Links: The New York Times Original Read more…
Why is everyone suddenly talking about the positivity rate? Is this positive psychology or something else?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Definitely not positive psychology! The positivity rate is simply the fraction of people who test positive for COVID-19 out of all the people who get tested. It is important because it is a rough indicator of how much of the true extent of COVID-19 infection is being detected and diagnosed. In other words, a Read more…
What is a toilet plume? And what does it mean for me?
Infection and Spread
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: A toilet plume occurs when droplets of feces or urine escape during a toilet flush into the air. COVID-19 may spread through fecal-oral transmission, which means you don’t want any part of that toilet plume. One study estimates that a single open flush can emit up to 80,000 droplets into the air. Covering the Read more…
What’s the latest on whether kids are as likely as adults to be hospitalized and to fall critically ill from COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: The latest news is good news for those worried about kids: The chances of being hospitalized and ending up in intensive care are much lower — by an order of magnitude — for children <18 years old compared to those 18-64. Here’s the core nugget of results from the study as reported by NPR: Read more…
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
Are the official numbers reported on the dashboards too high or too low?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: The official numbers are most likely an undercount of actual COVID-19 related deaths. Read this Twitter feed for a breakdown of the types of COVID-19 deaths written by fellow demographer Andrew Noymer. The numbers on the dashboards only include those deaths that fall into Category 1, confirmed COVID-19 cases. Category 2 includes deaths that Read more…
I am feeling overwhelmed during this pandemic. What can I do?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Start with concrete steps, focus on what you can control, and develop your own skills. A good place to start is this 8 week session open to all and focused on evidence based tactics such as cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy eating. Links: Ohio State University Evidence-Based Tactics Original FB post
A: The short answer, as statistician Thomas Lumley says, is that “counting rare things is hard.” There is much we still don’t know about antibody testing for COVID-19 (levels of detection, interpretation, length/duration/extent of immunity). One issue is the testing itself. While current active illness tests (swab/PCR) are very accurate when performed correctly and at Read more…
What does contact tracing look like now, what could it look like in the future and do I need to be worried about privacy?
Testing and Contact TracingAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Health departments are notified when an individual tests positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing staff reach out to new cases by phone to determine who (i.e., friends, family, co-workers) they may have had close contact with (within 6 ft) beginning with the days leading up to the onset of their symptoms, as well as what Read more…
How do we best protect front-line physicians when society reopens?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: A relentless focus on the three “Ts” — TEST, TRACE, and TREAT. (And, for all that is good and holy, more PPE). The Nerdy Girls are proud supporters of the amazing physician leaders at Impact, authors of this U.S. News and World Report article. cc: Vinny Arora Eve Bloomgarden Pfanzelter Laura Zimmermann Shikha Jain Kumar Amisha Wallia Link Read more…
I have been hearing about CT scans as possibly being better at testing for COVID-19 than the current swab test. Is this true?
Clinical Symptoms Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It’s a little more complicated. Experts believe that the false negative rate (people who have a negative test result but are actually positive) can be around 30% with the swab test, generally due to improper sample collection. CT scans check for lung appearance, specifically ”ground glass” opacities, which are common to several diseases (pneumonia, Read more…
COVID-19 Multilingual Resources
Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: I know where to find information on COVID-19. But how can I share this information with clients/patients/friends/people in my family who do not speak English as a primary language? A: While we have a long way to go in making information equally accessible to all populations, there are some excellent resources out there. Here Read more…
Okay the curve seems to be flattening in my area… so now what’s the plan?
Reopening
A: Hey great job! All the hard work we have done to cooperate on social distancing really is working! In many areas the new case counts are starting to flatten or even fall. So you might be wondering–now what? Can we all go back to normal? Short answer: several things need to fall into place Read more…
What do individuals who are infected with coronavirus and are asymptomatic, pre-symptomatic or mildly symptomatic have in common?
Infection and Spread
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: All three types of infected individuals may be able to transmit coronavirus to others without realizing they themselves have been infected. ASYMPTOMATIC individuals are those that carry the active virus in their body but never develop any symptoms. PRE-SYMPTOMATIC individuals are those that have been infected with the virus but haven’t started to show Read more…
What’s the bottom line from the International Monetary Fund’s latest estimates?
Uncategorized
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Bracingly, the IMF projects the deepest recession since the Great Depression — and urges countries to stay the course on social distancing to stop virus spread. This quote sums it up well: “There is no trade-off between saving lives and saving livelihoods,” the report states. Read more take-aways here. Link to original FB post
When will social distancing end?
Reopening Socializing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Will opening up contribute to second wave of disease? A: One of our most trusted scientific sources Marc Lipsitch answers the tough questions. Link to original FB post
How do you know if someone is immune to Covid-19?
Biology/Immunity
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: This is a tricky one. Scientists are currently examining blood serum of individuals who have tested positive for Covid-19 to study their immune system response. At the moment, there are more questions than answers. Here are a few highlights about immunity and an article summarizing the challenges around determining how infection with Covid-19 or Read more…
I am pregnant and am worried about my delivery and my mental health. Where can I turn?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: You are not alone. More than 20% of new mothers experience a perinatal mood and/or anxiety disorder. Increasing evidence from top journals such as the Lancet are telling us that the effects of COVID-19 isolation policies are influencing our mental health, regardless of whether we had any mental health issues prior to this crisis. Read more…
What are four key measures to bend the COVID-19 curve downwards?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Four key measures, on top of treating the ill and maintaining physical distancing, must be in place not just to slow the rise of Covid-19 cases, but also to bend the curve downward. These are: test widely, isolate the infected, trace the contacts of those infected and quarantine appropriately.” Links: The New York Times Original Read more…
Why is everyone suddenly talking about the positivity rate? Is this positive psychology or something else?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Definitely not positive psychology! The positivity rate is simply the fraction of people who test positive for COVID-19 out of all the people who get tested. It is important because it is a rough indicator of how much of the true extent of COVID-19 infection is being detected and diagnosed. In other words, a Read more…
What is a toilet plume? And what does it mean for me?
Infection and Spread
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: A toilet plume occurs when droplets of feces or urine escape during a toilet flush into the air. COVID-19 may spread through fecal-oral transmission, which means you don’t want any part of that toilet plume. One study estimates that a single open flush can emit up to 80,000 droplets into the air. Covering the Read more…
What’s the latest on whether kids are as likely as adults to be hospitalized and to fall critically ill from COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: The latest news is good news for those worried about kids: The chances of being hospitalized and ending up in intensive care are much lower — by an order of magnitude — for children <18 years old compared to those 18-64. Here’s the core nugget of results from the study as reported by NPR: Read more…
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
Are the official numbers reported on the dashboards too high or too low?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: The official numbers are most likely an undercount of actual COVID-19 related deaths. Read this Twitter feed for a breakdown of the types of COVID-19 deaths written by fellow demographer Andrew Noymer. The numbers on the dashboards only include those deaths that fall into Category 1, confirmed COVID-19 cases. Category 2 includes deaths that Read more…
I am feeling overwhelmed during this pandemic. What can I do?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Start with concrete steps, focus on what you can control, and develop your own skills. A good place to start is this 8 week session open to all and focused on evidence based tactics such as cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy eating. Links: Ohio State University Evidence-Based Tactics Original FB post
A: Health departments are notified when an individual tests positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing staff reach out to new cases by phone to determine who (i.e., friends, family, co-workers) they may have had close contact with (within 6 ft) beginning with the days leading up to the onset of their symptoms, as well as what Read more…
How do we best protect front-line physicians when society reopens?
Reopening Testing and Contact TracingLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: A relentless focus on the three “Ts” — TEST, TRACE, and TREAT. (And, for all that is good and holy, more PPE). The Nerdy Girls are proud supporters of the amazing physician leaders at Impact, authors of this U.S. News and World Report article. cc: Vinny Arora Eve Bloomgarden Pfanzelter Laura Zimmermann Shikha Jain Kumar Amisha Wallia Link Read more…
I have been hearing about CT scans as possibly being better at testing for COVID-19 than the current swab test. Is this true?
Clinical Symptoms Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It’s a little more complicated. Experts believe that the false negative rate (people who have a negative test result but are actually positive) can be around 30% with the swab test, generally due to improper sample collection. CT scans check for lung appearance, specifically ”ground glass” opacities, which are common to several diseases (pneumonia, Read more…
COVID-19 Multilingual Resources
Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: I know where to find information on COVID-19. But how can I share this information with clients/patients/friends/people in my family who do not speak English as a primary language? A: While we have a long way to go in making information equally accessible to all populations, there are some excellent resources out there. Here Read more…
Okay the curve seems to be flattening in my area… so now what’s the plan?
Reopening
A: Hey great job! All the hard work we have done to cooperate on social distancing really is working! In many areas the new case counts are starting to flatten or even fall. So you might be wondering–now what? Can we all go back to normal? Short answer: several things need to fall into place Read more…
What do individuals who are infected with coronavirus and are asymptomatic, pre-symptomatic or mildly symptomatic have in common?
Infection and Spread
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: All three types of infected individuals may be able to transmit coronavirus to others without realizing they themselves have been infected. ASYMPTOMATIC individuals are those that carry the active virus in their body but never develop any symptoms. PRE-SYMPTOMATIC individuals are those that have been infected with the virus but haven’t started to show Read more…
What’s the bottom line from the International Monetary Fund’s latest estimates?
Uncategorized
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Bracingly, the IMF projects the deepest recession since the Great Depression — and urges countries to stay the course on social distancing to stop virus spread. This quote sums it up well: “There is no trade-off between saving lives and saving livelihoods,” the report states. Read more take-aways here. Link to original FB post
When will social distancing end?
Reopening Socializing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Will opening up contribute to second wave of disease? A: One of our most trusted scientific sources Marc Lipsitch answers the tough questions. Link to original FB post
How do you know if someone is immune to Covid-19?
Biology/Immunity
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: This is a tricky one. Scientists are currently examining blood serum of individuals who have tested positive for Covid-19 to study their immune system response. At the moment, there are more questions than answers. Here are a few highlights about immunity and an article summarizing the challenges around determining how infection with Covid-19 or Read more…
I am pregnant and am worried about my delivery and my mental health. Where can I turn?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: You are not alone. More than 20% of new mothers experience a perinatal mood and/or anxiety disorder. Increasing evidence from top journals such as the Lancet are telling us that the effects of COVID-19 isolation policies are influencing our mental health, regardless of whether we had any mental health issues prior to this crisis. Read more…
What are four key measures to bend the COVID-19 curve downwards?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Four key measures, on top of treating the ill and maintaining physical distancing, must be in place not just to slow the rise of Covid-19 cases, but also to bend the curve downward. These are: test widely, isolate the infected, trace the contacts of those infected and quarantine appropriately.” Links: The New York Times Original Read more…
Why is everyone suddenly talking about the positivity rate? Is this positive psychology or something else?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Definitely not positive psychology! The positivity rate is simply the fraction of people who test positive for COVID-19 out of all the people who get tested. It is important because it is a rough indicator of how much of the true extent of COVID-19 infection is being detected and diagnosed. In other words, a Read more…
What is a toilet plume? And what does it mean for me?
Infection and Spread
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: A toilet plume occurs when droplets of feces or urine escape during a toilet flush into the air. COVID-19 may spread through fecal-oral transmission, which means you don’t want any part of that toilet plume. One study estimates that a single open flush can emit up to 80,000 droplets into the air. Covering the Read more…
What’s the latest on whether kids are as likely as adults to be hospitalized and to fall critically ill from COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: The latest news is good news for those worried about kids: The chances of being hospitalized and ending up in intensive care are much lower — by an order of magnitude — for children <18 years old compared to those 18-64. Here’s the core nugget of results from the study as reported by NPR: Read more…
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
Are the official numbers reported on the dashboards too high or too low?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: The official numbers are most likely an undercount of actual COVID-19 related deaths. Read this Twitter feed for a breakdown of the types of COVID-19 deaths written by fellow demographer Andrew Noymer. The numbers on the dashboards only include those deaths that fall into Category 1, confirmed COVID-19 cases. Category 2 includes deaths that Read more…
I am feeling overwhelmed during this pandemic. What can I do?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Start with concrete steps, focus on what you can control, and develop your own skills. A good place to start is this 8 week session open to all and focused on evidence based tactics such as cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy eating. Links: Ohio State University Evidence-Based Tactics Original FB post
A: A relentless focus on the three “Ts” — TEST, TRACE, and TREAT. (And, for all that is good and holy, more PPE). The Nerdy Girls are proud supporters of the amazing physician leaders at Impact, authors of this U.S. News and World Report article. cc: Vinny Arora Eve Bloomgarden Pfanzelter Laura Zimmermann Shikha Jain Kumar Amisha Wallia Link Read more…
I have been hearing about CT scans as possibly being better at testing for COVID-19 than the current swab test. Is this true?
Clinical Symptoms Testing and Contact TracingAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It’s a little more complicated. Experts believe that the false negative rate (people who have a negative test result but are actually positive) can be around 30% with the swab test, generally due to improper sample collection. CT scans check for lung appearance, specifically ”ground glass” opacities, which are common to several diseases (pneumonia, Read more…
COVID-19 Multilingual Resources
Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: I know where to find information on COVID-19. But how can I share this information with clients/patients/friends/people in my family who do not speak English as a primary language? A: While we have a long way to go in making information equally accessible to all populations, there are some excellent resources out there. Here Read more…
Okay the curve seems to be flattening in my area… so now what’s the plan?
Reopening
A: Hey great job! All the hard work we have done to cooperate on social distancing really is working! In many areas the new case counts are starting to flatten or even fall. So you might be wondering–now what? Can we all go back to normal? Short answer: several things need to fall into place Read more…
What do individuals who are infected with coronavirus and are asymptomatic, pre-symptomatic or mildly symptomatic have in common?
Infection and Spread
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: All three types of infected individuals may be able to transmit coronavirus to others without realizing they themselves have been infected. ASYMPTOMATIC individuals are those that carry the active virus in their body but never develop any symptoms. PRE-SYMPTOMATIC individuals are those that have been infected with the virus but haven’t started to show Read more…
What’s the bottom line from the International Monetary Fund’s latest estimates?
Uncategorized
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Bracingly, the IMF projects the deepest recession since the Great Depression — and urges countries to stay the course on social distancing to stop virus spread. This quote sums it up well: “There is no trade-off between saving lives and saving livelihoods,” the report states. Read more take-aways here. Link to original FB post
When will social distancing end?
Reopening Socializing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Will opening up contribute to second wave of disease? A: One of our most trusted scientific sources Marc Lipsitch answers the tough questions. Link to original FB post
How do you know if someone is immune to Covid-19?
Biology/Immunity
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: This is a tricky one. Scientists are currently examining blood serum of individuals who have tested positive for Covid-19 to study their immune system response. At the moment, there are more questions than answers. Here are a few highlights about immunity and an article summarizing the challenges around determining how infection with Covid-19 or Read more…
I am pregnant and am worried about my delivery and my mental health. Where can I turn?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: You are not alone. More than 20% of new mothers experience a perinatal mood and/or anxiety disorder. Increasing evidence from top journals such as the Lancet are telling us that the effects of COVID-19 isolation policies are influencing our mental health, regardless of whether we had any mental health issues prior to this crisis. Read more…
What are four key measures to bend the COVID-19 curve downwards?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Four key measures, on top of treating the ill and maintaining physical distancing, must be in place not just to slow the rise of Covid-19 cases, but also to bend the curve downward. These are: test widely, isolate the infected, trace the contacts of those infected and quarantine appropriately.” Links: The New York Times Original Read more…
Why is everyone suddenly talking about the positivity rate? Is this positive psychology or something else?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Definitely not positive psychology! The positivity rate is simply the fraction of people who test positive for COVID-19 out of all the people who get tested. It is important because it is a rough indicator of how much of the true extent of COVID-19 infection is being detected and diagnosed. In other words, a Read more…
What is a toilet plume? And what does it mean for me?
Infection and Spread
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: A toilet plume occurs when droplets of feces or urine escape during a toilet flush into the air. COVID-19 may spread through fecal-oral transmission, which means you don’t want any part of that toilet plume. One study estimates that a single open flush can emit up to 80,000 droplets into the air. Covering the Read more…
What’s the latest on whether kids are as likely as adults to be hospitalized and to fall critically ill from COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: The latest news is good news for those worried about kids: The chances of being hospitalized and ending up in intensive care are much lower — by an order of magnitude — for children <18 years old compared to those 18-64. Here’s the core nugget of results from the study as reported by NPR: Read more…
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
Are the official numbers reported on the dashboards too high or too low?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: The official numbers are most likely an undercount of actual COVID-19 related deaths. Read this Twitter feed for a breakdown of the types of COVID-19 deaths written by fellow demographer Andrew Noymer. The numbers on the dashboards only include those deaths that fall into Category 1, confirmed COVID-19 cases. Category 2 includes deaths that Read more…
I am feeling overwhelmed during this pandemic. What can I do?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Start with concrete steps, focus on what you can control, and develop your own skills. A good place to start is this 8 week session open to all and focused on evidence based tactics such as cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy eating. Links: Ohio State University Evidence-Based Tactics Original FB post
A: It’s a little more complicated. Experts believe that the false negative rate (people who have a negative test result but are actually positive) can be around 30% with the swab test, generally due to improper sample collection. CT scans check for lung appearance, specifically ”ground glass” opacities, which are common to several diseases (pneumonia, Read more…
COVID-19 Multilingual Resources
Staying SafeAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: I know where to find information on COVID-19. But how can I share this information with clients/patients/friends/people in my family who do not speak English as a primary language? A: While we have a long way to go in making information equally accessible to all populations, there are some excellent resources out there. Here Read more…
Okay the curve seems to be flattening in my area… so now what’s the plan?
Reopening
A: Hey great job! All the hard work we have done to cooperate on social distancing really is working! In many areas the new case counts are starting to flatten or even fall. So you might be wondering–now what? Can we all go back to normal? Short answer: several things need to fall into place Read more…
What do individuals who are infected with coronavirus and are asymptomatic, pre-symptomatic or mildly symptomatic have in common?
Infection and Spread
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: All three types of infected individuals may be able to transmit coronavirus to others without realizing they themselves have been infected. ASYMPTOMATIC individuals are those that carry the active virus in their body but never develop any symptoms. PRE-SYMPTOMATIC individuals are those that have been infected with the virus but haven’t started to show Read more…
What’s the bottom line from the International Monetary Fund’s latest estimates?
Uncategorized
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Bracingly, the IMF projects the deepest recession since the Great Depression — and urges countries to stay the course on social distancing to stop virus spread. This quote sums it up well: “There is no trade-off between saving lives and saving livelihoods,” the report states. Read more take-aways here. Link to original FB post
When will social distancing end?
Reopening Socializing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Will opening up contribute to second wave of disease? A: One of our most trusted scientific sources Marc Lipsitch answers the tough questions. Link to original FB post
How do you know if someone is immune to Covid-19?
Biology/Immunity
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: This is a tricky one. Scientists are currently examining blood serum of individuals who have tested positive for Covid-19 to study their immune system response. At the moment, there are more questions than answers. Here are a few highlights about immunity and an article summarizing the challenges around determining how infection with Covid-19 or Read more…
I am pregnant and am worried about my delivery and my mental health. Where can I turn?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: You are not alone. More than 20% of new mothers experience a perinatal mood and/or anxiety disorder. Increasing evidence from top journals such as the Lancet are telling us that the effects of COVID-19 isolation policies are influencing our mental health, regardless of whether we had any mental health issues prior to this crisis. Read more…
What are four key measures to bend the COVID-19 curve downwards?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Four key measures, on top of treating the ill and maintaining physical distancing, must be in place not just to slow the rise of Covid-19 cases, but also to bend the curve downward. These are: test widely, isolate the infected, trace the contacts of those infected and quarantine appropriately.” Links: The New York Times Original Read more…
Why is everyone suddenly talking about the positivity rate? Is this positive psychology or something else?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Definitely not positive psychology! The positivity rate is simply the fraction of people who test positive for COVID-19 out of all the people who get tested. It is important because it is a rough indicator of how much of the true extent of COVID-19 infection is being detected and diagnosed. In other words, a Read more…
What is a toilet plume? And what does it mean for me?
Infection and Spread
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: A toilet plume occurs when droplets of feces or urine escape during a toilet flush into the air. COVID-19 may spread through fecal-oral transmission, which means you don’t want any part of that toilet plume. One study estimates that a single open flush can emit up to 80,000 droplets into the air. Covering the Read more…
What’s the latest on whether kids are as likely as adults to be hospitalized and to fall critically ill from COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: The latest news is good news for those worried about kids: The chances of being hospitalized and ending up in intensive care are much lower — by an order of magnitude — for children <18 years old compared to those 18-64. Here’s the core nugget of results from the study as reported by NPR: Read more…
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
Are the official numbers reported on the dashboards too high or too low?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: The official numbers are most likely an undercount of actual COVID-19 related deaths. Read this Twitter feed for a breakdown of the types of COVID-19 deaths written by fellow demographer Andrew Noymer. The numbers on the dashboards only include those deaths that fall into Category 1, confirmed COVID-19 cases. Category 2 includes deaths that Read more…
I am feeling overwhelmed during this pandemic. What can I do?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Start with concrete steps, focus on what you can control, and develop your own skills. A good place to start is this 8 week session open to all and focused on evidence based tactics such as cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy eating. Links: Ohio State University Evidence-Based Tactics Original FB post
Q: I know where to find information on COVID-19. But how can I share this information with clients/patients/friends/people in my family who do not speak English as a primary language? A: While we have a long way to go in making information equally accessible to all populations, there are some excellent resources out there. Here Read more…
Okay the curve seems to be flattening in my area… so now what’s the plan?
ReopeningA: Hey great job! All the hard work we have done to cooperate on social distancing really is working! In many areas the new case counts are starting to flatten or even fall. So you might be wondering–now what? Can we all go back to normal? Short answer: several things need to fall into place Read more…
What do individuals who are infected with coronavirus and are asymptomatic, pre-symptomatic or mildly symptomatic have in common?
Infection and SpreadAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: All three types of infected individuals may be able to transmit coronavirus to others without realizing they themselves have been infected. ASYMPTOMATIC individuals are those that carry the active virus in their body but never develop any symptoms. PRE-SYMPTOMATIC individuals are those that have been infected with the virus but haven’t started to show Read more…
What’s the bottom line from the International Monetary Fund’s latest estimates?
Uncategorized
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Bracingly, the IMF projects the deepest recession since the Great Depression — and urges countries to stay the course on social distancing to stop virus spread. This quote sums it up well: “There is no trade-off between saving lives and saving livelihoods,” the report states. Read more take-aways here. Link to original FB post
When will social distancing end?
Reopening Socializing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Will opening up contribute to second wave of disease? A: One of our most trusted scientific sources Marc Lipsitch answers the tough questions. Link to original FB post
How do you know if someone is immune to Covid-19?
Biology/Immunity
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: This is a tricky one. Scientists are currently examining blood serum of individuals who have tested positive for Covid-19 to study their immune system response. At the moment, there are more questions than answers. Here are a few highlights about immunity and an article summarizing the challenges around determining how infection with Covid-19 or Read more…
I am pregnant and am worried about my delivery and my mental health. Where can I turn?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: You are not alone. More than 20% of new mothers experience a perinatal mood and/or anxiety disorder. Increasing evidence from top journals such as the Lancet are telling us that the effects of COVID-19 isolation policies are influencing our mental health, regardless of whether we had any mental health issues prior to this crisis. Read more…
What are four key measures to bend the COVID-19 curve downwards?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Four key measures, on top of treating the ill and maintaining physical distancing, must be in place not just to slow the rise of Covid-19 cases, but also to bend the curve downward. These are: test widely, isolate the infected, trace the contacts of those infected and quarantine appropriately.” Links: The New York Times Original Read more…
Why is everyone suddenly talking about the positivity rate? Is this positive psychology or something else?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Definitely not positive psychology! The positivity rate is simply the fraction of people who test positive for COVID-19 out of all the people who get tested. It is important because it is a rough indicator of how much of the true extent of COVID-19 infection is being detected and diagnosed. In other words, a Read more…
What is a toilet plume? And what does it mean for me?
Infection and Spread
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: A toilet plume occurs when droplets of feces or urine escape during a toilet flush into the air. COVID-19 may spread through fecal-oral transmission, which means you don’t want any part of that toilet plume. One study estimates that a single open flush can emit up to 80,000 droplets into the air. Covering the Read more…
What’s the latest on whether kids are as likely as adults to be hospitalized and to fall critically ill from COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: The latest news is good news for those worried about kids: The chances of being hospitalized and ending up in intensive care are much lower — by an order of magnitude — for children <18 years old compared to those 18-64. Here’s the core nugget of results from the study as reported by NPR: Read more…
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
Are the official numbers reported on the dashboards too high or too low?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: The official numbers are most likely an undercount of actual COVID-19 related deaths. Read this Twitter feed for a breakdown of the types of COVID-19 deaths written by fellow demographer Andrew Noymer. The numbers on the dashboards only include those deaths that fall into Category 1, confirmed COVID-19 cases. Category 2 includes deaths that Read more…
I am feeling overwhelmed during this pandemic. What can I do?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Start with concrete steps, focus on what you can control, and develop your own skills. A good place to start is this 8 week session open to all and focused on evidence based tactics such as cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy eating. Links: Ohio State University Evidence-Based Tactics Original FB post
A: All three types of infected individuals may be able to transmit coronavirus to others without realizing they themselves have been infected. ASYMPTOMATIC individuals are those that carry the active virus in their body but never develop any symptoms. PRE-SYMPTOMATIC individuals are those that have been infected with the virus but haven’t started to show Read more…
What’s the bottom line from the International Monetary Fund’s latest estimates?
UncategorizedLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Bracingly, the IMF projects the deepest recession since the Great Depression — and urges countries to stay the course on social distancing to stop virus spread. This quote sums it up well: “There is no trade-off between saving lives and saving livelihoods,” the report states. Read more take-aways here. Link to original FB post
When will social distancing end?
Reopening Socializing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Will opening up contribute to second wave of disease? A: One of our most trusted scientific sources Marc Lipsitch answers the tough questions. Link to original FB post
How do you know if someone is immune to Covid-19?
Biology/Immunity
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: This is a tricky one. Scientists are currently examining blood serum of individuals who have tested positive for Covid-19 to study their immune system response. At the moment, there are more questions than answers. Here are a few highlights about immunity and an article summarizing the challenges around determining how infection with Covid-19 or Read more…
I am pregnant and am worried about my delivery and my mental health. Where can I turn?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: You are not alone. More than 20% of new mothers experience a perinatal mood and/or anxiety disorder. Increasing evidence from top journals such as the Lancet are telling us that the effects of COVID-19 isolation policies are influencing our mental health, regardless of whether we had any mental health issues prior to this crisis. Read more…
What are four key measures to bend the COVID-19 curve downwards?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Four key measures, on top of treating the ill and maintaining physical distancing, must be in place not just to slow the rise of Covid-19 cases, but also to bend the curve downward. These are: test widely, isolate the infected, trace the contacts of those infected and quarantine appropriately.” Links: The New York Times Original Read more…
Why is everyone suddenly talking about the positivity rate? Is this positive psychology or something else?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Definitely not positive psychology! The positivity rate is simply the fraction of people who test positive for COVID-19 out of all the people who get tested. It is important because it is a rough indicator of how much of the true extent of COVID-19 infection is being detected and diagnosed. In other words, a Read more…
What is a toilet plume? And what does it mean for me?
Infection and Spread
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: A toilet plume occurs when droplets of feces or urine escape during a toilet flush into the air. COVID-19 may spread through fecal-oral transmission, which means you don’t want any part of that toilet plume. One study estimates that a single open flush can emit up to 80,000 droplets into the air. Covering the Read more…
What’s the latest on whether kids are as likely as adults to be hospitalized and to fall critically ill from COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: The latest news is good news for those worried about kids: The chances of being hospitalized and ending up in intensive care are much lower — by an order of magnitude — for children <18 years old compared to those 18-64. Here’s the core nugget of results from the study as reported by NPR: Read more…
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
Are the official numbers reported on the dashboards too high or too low?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: The official numbers are most likely an undercount of actual COVID-19 related deaths. Read this Twitter feed for a breakdown of the types of COVID-19 deaths written by fellow demographer Andrew Noymer. The numbers on the dashboards only include those deaths that fall into Category 1, confirmed COVID-19 cases. Category 2 includes deaths that Read more…
I am feeling overwhelmed during this pandemic. What can I do?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Start with concrete steps, focus on what you can control, and develop your own skills. A good place to start is this 8 week session open to all and focused on evidence based tactics such as cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy eating. Links: Ohio State University Evidence-Based Tactics Original FB post
A: Bracingly, the IMF projects the deepest recession since the Great Depression — and urges countries to stay the course on social distancing to stop virus spread. This quote sums it up well: “There is no trade-off between saving lives and saving livelihoods,” the report states. Read more take-aways here. Link to original FB post
When will social distancing end?
Reopening SocializingJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Will opening up contribute to second wave of disease? A: One of our most trusted scientific sources Marc Lipsitch answers the tough questions. Link to original FB post
How do you know if someone is immune to Covid-19?
Biology/Immunity
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: This is a tricky one. Scientists are currently examining blood serum of individuals who have tested positive for Covid-19 to study their immune system response. At the moment, there are more questions than answers. Here are a few highlights about immunity and an article summarizing the challenges around determining how infection with Covid-19 or Read more…
I am pregnant and am worried about my delivery and my mental health. Where can I turn?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: You are not alone. More than 20% of new mothers experience a perinatal mood and/or anxiety disorder. Increasing evidence from top journals such as the Lancet are telling us that the effects of COVID-19 isolation policies are influencing our mental health, regardless of whether we had any mental health issues prior to this crisis. Read more…
What are four key measures to bend the COVID-19 curve downwards?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Four key measures, on top of treating the ill and maintaining physical distancing, must be in place not just to slow the rise of Covid-19 cases, but also to bend the curve downward. These are: test widely, isolate the infected, trace the contacts of those infected and quarantine appropriately.” Links: The New York Times Original Read more…
Why is everyone suddenly talking about the positivity rate? Is this positive psychology or something else?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Definitely not positive psychology! The positivity rate is simply the fraction of people who test positive for COVID-19 out of all the people who get tested. It is important because it is a rough indicator of how much of the true extent of COVID-19 infection is being detected and diagnosed. In other words, a Read more…
What is a toilet plume? And what does it mean for me?
Infection and Spread
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: A toilet plume occurs when droplets of feces or urine escape during a toilet flush into the air. COVID-19 may spread through fecal-oral transmission, which means you don’t want any part of that toilet plume. One study estimates that a single open flush can emit up to 80,000 droplets into the air. Covering the Read more…
What’s the latest on whether kids are as likely as adults to be hospitalized and to fall critically ill from COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: The latest news is good news for those worried about kids: The chances of being hospitalized and ending up in intensive care are much lower — by an order of magnitude — for children <18 years old compared to those 18-64. Here’s the core nugget of results from the study as reported by NPR: Read more…
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
Are the official numbers reported on the dashboards too high or too low?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: The official numbers are most likely an undercount of actual COVID-19 related deaths. Read this Twitter feed for a breakdown of the types of COVID-19 deaths written by fellow demographer Andrew Noymer. The numbers on the dashboards only include those deaths that fall into Category 1, confirmed COVID-19 cases. Category 2 includes deaths that Read more…
I am feeling overwhelmed during this pandemic. What can I do?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Start with concrete steps, focus on what you can control, and develop your own skills. A good place to start is this 8 week session open to all and focused on evidence based tactics such as cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy eating. Links: Ohio State University Evidence-Based Tactics Original FB post
Q: Will opening up contribute to second wave of disease? A: One of our most trusted scientific sources Marc Lipsitch answers the tough questions. Link to original FB post
How do you know if someone is immune to Covid-19?
Biology/ImmunityAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: This is a tricky one. Scientists are currently examining blood serum of individuals who have tested positive for Covid-19 to study their immune system response. At the moment, there are more questions than answers. Here are a few highlights about immunity and an article summarizing the challenges around determining how infection with Covid-19 or Read more…
I am pregnant and am worried about my delivery and my mental health. Where can I turn?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: You are not alone. More than 20% of new mothers experience a perinatal mood and/or anxiety disorder. Increasing evidence from top journals such as the Lancet are telling us that the effects of COVID-19 isolation policies are influencing our mental health, regardless of whether we had any mental health issues prior to this crisis. Read more…
What are four key measures to bend the COVID-19 curve downwards?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Four key measures, on top of treating the ill and maintaining physical distancing, must be in place not just to slow the rise of Covid-19 cases, but also to bend the curve downward. These are: test widely, isolate the infected, trace the contacts of those infected and quarantine appropriately.” Links: The New York Times Original Read more…
Why is everyone suddenly talking about the positivity rate? Is this positive psychology or something else?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Definitely not positive psychology! The positivity rate is simply the fraction of people who test positive for COVID-19 out of all the people who get tested. It is important because it is a rough indicator of how much of the true extent of COVID-19 infection is being detected and diagnosed. In other words, a Read more…
What is a toilet plume? And what does it mean for me?
Infection and Spread
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: A toilet plume occurs when droplets of feces or urine escape during a toilet flush into the air. COVID-19 may spread through fecal-oral transmission, which means you don’t want any part of that toilet plume. One study estimates that a single open flush can emit up to 80,000 droplets into the air. Covering the Read more…
What’s the latest on whether kids are as likely as adults to be hospitalized and to fall critically ill from COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: The latest news is good news for those worried about kids: The chances of being hospitalized and ending up in intensive care are much lower — by an order of magnitude — for children <18 years old compared to those 18-64. Here’s the core nugget of results from the study as reported by NPR: Read more…
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
Are the official numbers reported on the dashboards too high or too low?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: The official numbers are most likely an undercount of actual COVID-19 related deaths. Read this Twitter feed for a breakdown of the types of COVID-19 deaths written by fellow demographer Andrew Noymer. The numbers on the dashboards only include those deaths that fall into Category 1, confirmed COVID-19 cases. Category 2 includes deaths that Read more…
I am feeling overwhelmed during this pandemic. What can I do?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Start with concrete steps, focus on what you can control, and develop your own skills. A good place to start is this 8 week session open to all and focused on evidence based tactics such as cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy eating. Links: Ohio State University Evidence-Based Tactics Original FB post
A: This is a tricky one. Scientists are currently examining blood serum of individuals who have tested positive for Covid-19 to study their immune system response. At the moment, there are more questions than answers. Here are a few highlights about immunity and an article summarizing the challenges around determining how infection with Covid-19 or Read more…
I am pregnant and am worried about my delivery and my mental health. Where can I turn?
Families/Kids Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: You are not alone. More than 20% of new mothers experience a perinatal mood and/or anxiety disorder. Increasing evidence from top journals such as the Lancet are telling us that the effects of COVID-19 isolation policies are influencing our mental health, regardless of whether we had any mental health issues prior to this crisis. Read more…
What are four key measures to bend the COVID-19 curve downwards?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Four key measures, on top of treating the ill and maintaining physical distancing, must be in place not just to slow the rise of Covid-19 cases, but also to bend the curve downward. These are: test widely, isolate the infected, trace the contacts of those infected and quarantine appropriately.” Links: The New York Times Original Read more…
Why is everyone suddenly talking about the positivity rate? Is this positive psychology or something else?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Definitely not positive psychology! The positivity rate is simply the fraction of people who test positive for COVID-19 out of all the people who get tested. It is important because it is a rough indicator of how much of the true extent of COVID-19 infection is being detected and diagnosed. In other words, a Read more…
What is a toilet plume? And what does it mean for me?
Infection and Spread
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: A toilet plume occurs when droplets of feces or urine escape during a toilet flush into the air. COVID-19 may spread through fecal-oral transmission, which means you don’t want any part of that toilet plume. One study estimates that a single open flush can emit up to 80,000 droplets into the air. Covering the Read more…
What’s the latest on whether kids are as likely as adults to be hospitalized and to fall critically ill from COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: The latest news is good news for those worried about kids: The chances of being hospitalized and ending up in intensive care are much lower — by an order of magnitude — for children <18 years old compared to those 18-64. Here’s the core nugget of results from the study as reported by NPR: Read more…
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
Are the official numbers reported on the dashboards too high or too low?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: The official numbers are most likely an undercount of actual COVID-19 related deaths. Read this Twitter feed for a breakdown of the types of COVID-19 deaths written by fellow demographer Andrew Noymer. The numbers on the dashboards only include those deaths that fall into Category 1, confirmed COVID-19 cases. Category 2 includes deaths that Read more…
I am feeling overwhelmed during this pandemic. What can I do?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Start with concrete steps, focus on what you can control, and develop your own skills. A good place to start is this 8 week session open to all and focused on evidence based tactics such as cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy eating. Links: Ohio State University Evidence-Based Tactics Original FB post
A: You are not alone. More than 20% of new mothers experience a perinatal mood and/or anxiety disorder. Increasing evidence from top journals such as the Lancet are telling us that the effects of COVID-19 isolation policies are influencing our mental health, regardless of whether we had any mental health issues prior to this crisis. Read more…
What are four key measures to bend the COVID-19 curve downwards?
Infection and Spread Staying SafeJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Four key measures, on top of treating the ill and maintaining physical distancing, must be in place not just to slow the rise of Covid-19 cases, but also to bend the curve downward. These are: test widely, isolate the infected, trace the contacts of those infected and quarantine appropriately.” Links: The New York Times Original Read more…
Why is everyone suddenly talking about the positivity rate? Is this positive psychology or something else?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Definitely not positive psychology! The positivity rate is simply the fraction of people who test positive for COVID-19 out of all the people who get tested. It is important because it is a rough indicator of how much of the true extent of COVID-19 infection is being detected and diagnosed. In other words, a Read more…
What is a toilet plume? And what does it mean for me?
Infection and Spread
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: A toilet plume occurs when droplets of feces or urine escape during a toilet flush into the air. COVID-19 may spread through fecal-oral transmission, which means you don’t want any part of that toilet plume. One study estimates that a single open flush can emit up to 80,000 droplets into the air. Covering the Read more…
What’s the latest on whether kids are as likely as adults to be hospitalized and to fall critically ill from COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: The latest news is good news for those worried about kids: The chances of being hospitalized and ending up in intensive care are much lower — by an order of magnitude — for children <18 years old compared to those 18-64. Here’s the core nugget of results from the study as reported by NPR: Read more…
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
Are the official numbers reported on the dashboards too high or too low?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: The official numbers are most likely an undercount of actual COVID-19 related deaths. Read this Twitter feed for a breakdown of the types of COVID-19 deaths written by fellow demographer Andrew Noymer. The numbers on the dashboards only include those deaths that fall into Category 1, confirmed COVID-19 cases. Category 2 includes deaths that Read more…
I am feeling overwhelmed during this pandemic. What can I do?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Start with concrete steps, focus on what you can control, and develop your own skills. A good place to start is this 8 week session open to all and focused on evidence based tactics such as cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy eating. Links: Ohio State University Evidence-Based Tactics Original FB post
“Four key measures, on top of treating the ill and maintaining physical distancing, must be in place not just to slow the rise of Covid-19 cases, but also to bend the curve downward. These are: test widely, isolate the infected, trace the contacts of those infected and quarantine appropriately.” Links: The New York Times Original Read more…
Why is everyone suddenly talking about the positivity rate? Is this positive psychology or something else?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread Testing and Contact TracingAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Definitely not positive psychology! The positivity rate is simply the fraction of people who test positive for COVID-19 out of all the people who get tested. It is important because it is a rough indicator of how much of the true extent of COVID-19 infection is being detected and diagnosed. In other words, a Read more…
What is a toilet plume? And what does it mean for me?
Infection and Spread
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: A toilet plume occurs when droplets of feces or urine escape during a toilet flush into the air. COVID-19 may spread through fecal-oral transmission, which means you don’t want any part of that toilet plume. One study estimates that a single open flush can emit up to 80,000 droplets into the air. Covering the Read more…
What’s the latest on whether kids are as likely as adults to be hospitalized and to fall critically ill from COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: The latest news is good news for those worried about kids: The chances of being hospitalized and ending up in intensive care are much lower — by an order of magnitude — for children <18 years old compared to those 18-64. Here’s the core nugget of results from the study as reported by NPR: Read more…
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
Are the official numbers reported on the dashboards too high or too low?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: The official numbers are most likely an undercount of actual COVID-19 related deaths. Read this Twitter feed for a breakdown of the types of COVID-19 deaths written by fellow demographer Andrew Noymer. The numbers on the dashboards only include those deaths that fall into Category 1, confirmed COVID-19 cases. Category 2 includes deaths that Read more…
I am feeling overwhelmed during this pandemic. What can I do?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Start with concrete steps, focus on what you can control, and develop your own skills. A good place to start is this 8 week session open to all and focused on evidence based tactics such as cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy eating. Links: Ohio State University Evidence-Based Tactics Original FB post
A: Definitely not positive psychology! The positivity rate is simply the fraction of people who test positive for COVID-19 out of all the people who get tested. It is important because it is a rough indicator of how much of the true extent of COVID-19 infection is being detected and diagnosed. In other words, a Read more…
What is a toilet plume? And what does it mean for me?
Infection and SpreadLauren Hale, PhD MA
A: A toilet plume occurs when droplets of feces or urine escape during a toilet flush into the air. COVID-19 may spread through fecal-oral transmission, which means you don’t want any part of that toilet plume. One study estimates that a single open flush can emit up to 80,000 droplets into the air. Covering the Read more…
What’s the latest on whether kids are as likely as adults to be hospitalized and to fall critically ill from COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: The latest news is good news for those worried about kids: The chances of being hospitalized and ending up in intensive care are much lower — by an order of magnitude — for children <18 years old compared to those 18-64. Here’s the core nugget of results from the study as reported by NPR: Read more…
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
Are the official numbers reported on the dashboards too high or too low?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: The official numbers are most likely an undercount of actual COVID-19 related deaths. Read this Twitter feed for a breakdown of the types of COVID-19 deaths written by fellow demographer Andrew Noymer. The numbers on the dashboards only include those deaths that fall into Category 1, confirmed COVID-19 cases. Category 2 includes deaths that Read more…
I am feeling overwhelmed during this pandemic. What can I do?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Start with concrete steps, focus on what you can control, and develop your own skills. A good place to start is this 8 week session open to all and focused on evidence based tactics such as cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy eating. Links: Ohio State University Evidence-Based Tactics Original FB post
A: A toilet plume occurs when droplets of feces or urine escape during a toilet flush into the air. COVID-19 may spread through fecal-oral transmission, which means you don’t want any part of that toilet plume. One study estimates that a single open flush can emit up to 80,000 droplets into the air. Covering the Read more…
What’s the latest on whether kids are as likely as adults to be hospitalized and to fall critically ill from COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/KidsAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: The latest news is good news for those worried about kids: The chances of being hospitalized and ending up in intensive care are much lower — by an order of magnitude — for children <18 years old compared to those 18-64. Here’s the core nugget of results from the study as reported by NPR: Read more…
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
Are the official numbers reported on the dashboards too high or too low?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: The official numbers are most likely an undercount of actual COVID-19 related deaths. Read this Twitter feed for a breakdown of the types of COVID-19 deaths written by fellow demographer Andrew Noymer. The numbers on the dashboards only include those deaths that fall into Category 1, confirmed COVID-19 cases. Category 2 includes deaths that Read more…
I am feeling overwhelmed during this pandemic. What can I do?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Start with concrete steps, focus on what you can control, and develop your own skills. A good place to start is this 8 week session open to all and focused on evidence based tactics such as cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy eating. Links: Ohio State University Evidence-Based Tactics Original FB post
A: The latest news is good news for those worried about kids: The chances of being hospitalized and ending up in intensive care are much lower — by an order of magnitude — for children <18 years old compared to those 18-64. Here’s the core nugget of results from the study as reported by NPR: Read more…
When can we restart society?
ReopeningLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
Are the official numbers reported on the dashboards too high or too low?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: The official numbers are most likely an undercount of actual COVID-19 related deaths. Read this Twitter feed for a breakdown of the types of COVID-19 deaths written by fellow demographer Andrew Noymer. The numbers on the dashboards only include those deaths that fall into Category 1, confirmed COVID-19 cases. Category 2 includes deaths that Read more…
I am feeling overwhelmed during this pandemic. What can I do?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Start with concrete steps, focus on what you can control, and develop your own skills. A good place to start is this 8 week session open to all and focused on evidence based tactics such as cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy eating. Links: Ohio State University Evidence-Based Tactics Original FB post
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
Are the official numbers reported on the dashboards too high or too low?
Data and Metrics Data LiteracyLauren Hale, PhD MA
A: The official numbers are most likely an undercount of actual COVID-19 related deaths. Read this Twitter feed for a breakdown of the types of COVID-19 deaths written by fellow demographer Andrew Noymer. The numbers on the dashboards only include those deaths that fall into Category 1, confirmed COVID-19 cases. Category 2 includes deaths that Read more…
I am feeling overwhelmed during this pandemic. What can I do?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Start with concrete steps, focus on what you can control, and develop your own skills. A good place to start is this 8 week session open to all and focused on evidence based tactics such as cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy eating. Links: Ohio State University Evidence-Based Tactics Original FB post
A: The official numbers are most likely an undercount of actual COVID-19 related deaths. Read this Twitter feed for a breakdown of the types of COVID-19 deaths written by fellow demographer Andrew Noymer. The numbers on the dashboards only include those deaths that fall into Category 1, confirmed COVID-19 cases. Category 2 includes deaths that Read more…
I am feeling overwhelmed during this pandemic. What can I do?
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Start with concrete steps, focus on what you can control, and develop your own skills. A good place to start is this 8 week session open to all and focused on evidence based tactics such as cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy eating. Links: Ohio State University Evidence-Based Tactics Original FB post
A: Start with concrete steps, focus on what you can control, and develop your own skills. A good place to start is this 8 week session open to all and focused on evidence based tactics such as cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy eating. Links: Ohio State University Evidence-Based Tactics Original FB post
