How can I boost my immune system?
Biology/Immunity Staying Safe
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: Today we focus on the importance of sleep health as an evidence-based strategy for improving your immune system during the COVID-19 pandemic. ** Long-term sleep deficiency is associated with a range of co-morbidities (type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dementia) that put you at higher susceptibility and more severe outcomes of COVID-19. You can reduce Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Simanek and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re taking questions from Wisconsites about voting (:45), safety of hair salons (4:06), holding COVID safe funerals and other gatherings (10:32), close contacts vs. not close contacts (15:45), celebrating homecoming and other outdoor fall gatherings and events (25:01), and disease transmission patterns Read more…
Why wasn’t a test-only strategy sufficient for preventing transmission of COVID-19 in the White House?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Testing individuals for COVID-19, while a necessary component of our public health strategy, doesn’t 100% prevent those who are infected with SARS-CoV-2 from transmitting the infection to others BEFORE they test positive. The type of testing strategy used by the White House was to screen individuals for COVID-19 using a rapid antigen-based test (i.e., Read more…
Can I wear a face shield by itself?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NOPE. No face shield by itself. As we’ve previously covered, use of face shields by themselves is not recommended. A previous experimental study evaluated how well face shields protected the wearer, showing that smaller inbound particles can easily flow around the shield. Now in a new pre-print (not yet peer-reviewed) by scientists from the Read more…
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers? What can I do to help?
Mental Health Social and Racial Justice Staying Safe
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: People who work in healthcare are at risk for getting COVID-19 on the job and are also under tremendous stress from the demands of dealing with the pandemic. In the US, over 173,000 healthcare workers have contracted COVID-19 and at least 742 have died. Our doctors, nurses, technicians, therapists, and support staff face increasing Read more…
What are the “really good drugs and knowledge” that Trump tweeted about? Can I get these drugs if I get COVID-19?
Treatments
A: Not quite. The drugs that Donald Trump received after contracting COVID-19 are either still in clinical trials or available in limited quantities for people with serious infections. Trump received a level of treatment that is not available to the general public yet. While scientists have developed lots of new knowledge to better manage infections, Read more…
Can we start seeing friends and doing sports & lessons?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Q: It’s finally fall, and my kids are back in school. Can we start seeing friends and doing sports & lessons? A: There are ways to make socializing safer and SMARTer if you remember that reducing your risk of contracting COVID-19 adds up—it is NOT all-or-nothing. You and your family can use a “risk budget” Read more…
Is it safe to give or receive hugs?
Mental Health Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: Ekay from San Jose asks if it is safe to give or receive hugs? A: Hugs bring many psychological benefits AND can be done with relatively low risk. As you might guess, pandemic precautions still apply. If you plan on dishing out hugs, your SMART toolkit will help maximize the benefits which include happy Read more…
I would prefer to vote in person, but I’m worried about long lines on Election Day.
Staying Safe
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Q: Do I have any other options? Help! A: Maybe – depending on your state. Now that we are 4 weeks away from the election, states with early voting may be starting soon or have already opened their polls! We came across a WONDERFUL chart on early voting from the bipartisan group, National Conference of Read more…
SMART Halloween Yard Sign
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Wondering how you can let your neighbors know about your SMART Halloween plan to deliver treats from a safe distance? Well, so did we! That’s why we made this handy sign! Nerdy Girls are ordering theirs to be printed as lawn signs now, in time for Halloween delivery. Download your free printable sign from our Read more…
Is it true that Sweden has gotten to herd immunity without lockdown? Should we all be doing what they are doing?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, Sweden has not reached herd immunity, nor have they fared well economically or with respect to COVID-19 mortality. Swedes also voluntarily changed behavior more than is frequently assumed. While there has been a fascination with being Sweden during this pandemic, there are many misconceptions about their experience that are worth clearing up: *Myth Read more…
If I have a symptomatic case of COVID, what are the chances I have a full recovery?
Clinical Symptoms Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: On *average*, about 80% of symptomatic cases will recover without hospitalization. But (big big but): your mileage may vary. One of the things epidemiologists study is the “natural history” of a disease — or how a given disease progresses in individuals from start to finish. Most diseases and conditions have a stylized or typical Read more…
What do epidemiologists think about Joe Biden and Mike Pence (and other national leaders) testing negative for COVID on Friday?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A negative test result does NOT mean that Mr. Pence and Mr. Biden are COVID-free… even if that happens to be really inconvenient for them. Everyone who has been near the President of the United States in the last week (or who has been around anyone else with COVID-19 for that matter) should self-quarantine Read more…
What’s the update with COVID-19-sniffing dogs?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
A: Today we focus on the importance of sleep health as an evidence-based strategy for improving your immune system during the COVID-19 pandemic. ** Long-term sleep deficiency is associated with a range of co-morbidities (type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dementia) that put you at higher susceptibility and more severe outcomes of COVID-19. You can reduce Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Simanek and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re taking questions from Wisconsites about voting (:45), safety of hair salons (4:06), holding COVID safe funerals and other gatherings (10:32), close contacts vs. not close contacts (15:45), celebrating homecoming and other outdoor fall gatherings and events (25:01), and disease transmission patterns Read more…
Why wasn’t a test-only strategy sufficient for preventing transmission of COVID-19 in the White House?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Testing individuals for COVID-19, while a necessary component of our public health strategy, doesn’t 100% prevent those who are infected with SARS-CoV-2 from transmitting the infection to others BEFORE they test positive. The type of testing strategy used by the White House was to screen individuals for COVID-19 using a rapid antigen-based test (i.e., Read more…
Can I wear a face shield by itself?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NOPE. No face shield by itself. As we’ve previously covered, use of face shields by themselves is not recommended. A previous experimental study evaluated how well face shields protected the wearer, showing that smaller inbound particles can easily flow around the shield. Now in a new pre-print (not yet peer-reviewed) by scientists from the Read more…
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers? What can I do to help?
Mental Health Social and Racial Justice Staying Safe
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: People who work in healthcare are at risk for getting COVID-19 on the job and are also under tremendous stress from the demands of dealing with the pandemic. In the US, over 173,000 healthcare workers have contracted COVID-19 and at least 742 have died. Our doctors, nurses, technicians, therapists, and support staff face increasing Read more…
What are the “really good drugs and knowledge” that Trump tweeted about? Can I get these drugs if I get COVID-19?
Treatments
A: Not quite. The drugs that Donald Trump received after contracting COVID-19 are either still in clinical trials or available in limited quantities for people with serious infections. Trump received a level of treatment that is not available to the general public yet. While scientists have developed lots of new knowledge to better manage infections, Read more…
Can we start seeing friends and doing sports & lessons?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Q: It’s finally fall, and my kids are back in school. Can we start seeing friends and doing sports & lessons? A: There are ways to make socializing safer and SMARTer if you remember that reducing your risk of contracting COVID-19 adds up—it is NOT all-or-nothing. You and your family can use a “risk budget” Read more…
Is it safe to give or receive hugs?
Mental Health Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: Ekay from San Jose asks if it is safe to give or receive hugs? A: Hugs bring many psychological benefits AND can be done with relatively low risk. As you might guess, pandemic precautions still apply. If you plan on dishing out hugs, your SMART toolkit will help maximize the benefits which include happy Read more…
I would prefer to vote in person, but I’m worried about long lines on Election Day.
Staying Safe
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Q: Do I have any other options? Help! A: Maybe – depending on your state. Now that we are 4 weeks away from the election, states with early voting may be starting soon or have already opened their polls! We came across a WONDERFUL chart on early voting from the bipartisan group, National Conference of Read more…
SMART Halloween Yard Sign
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Wondering how you can let your neighbors know about your SMART Halloween plan to deliver treats from a safe distance? Well, so did we! That’s why we made this handy sign! Nerdy Girls are ordering theirs to be printed as lawn signs now, in time for Halloween delivery. Download your free printable sign from our Read more…
Is it true that Sweden has gotten to herd immunity without lockdown? Should we all be doing what they are doing?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, Sweden has not reached herd immunity, nor have they fared well economically or with respect to COVID-19 mortality. Swedes also voluntarily changed behavior more than is frequently assumed. While there has been a fascination with being Sweden during this pandemic, there are many misconceptions about their experience that are worth clearing up: *Myth Read more…
If I have a symptomatic case of COVID, what are the chances I have a full recovery?
Clinical Symptoms Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: On *average*, about 80% of symptomatic cases will recover without hospitalization. But (big big but): your mileage may vary. One of the things epidemiologists study is the “natural history” of a disease — or how a given disease progresses in individuals from start to finish. Most diseases and conditions have a stylized or typical Read more…
What do epidemiologists think about Joe Biden and Mike Pence (and other national leaders) testing negative for COVID on Friday?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A negative test result does NOT mean that Mr. Pence and Mr. Biden are COVID-free… even if that happens to be really inconvenient for them. Everyone who has been near the President of the United States in the last week (or who has been around anyone else with COVID-19 for that matter) should self-quarantine Read more…
What’s the update with COVID-19-sniffing dogs?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
Dr. Simanek and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re taking questions from Wisconsites about voting (:45), safety of hair salons (4:06), holding COVID safe funerals and other gatherings (10:32), close contacts vs. not close contacts (15:45), celebrating homecoming and other outdoor fall gatherings and events (25:01), and disease transmission patterns Read more…
Why wasn’t a test-only strategy sufficient for preventing transmission of COVID-19 in the White House?
Testing and Contact TracingAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Testing individuals for COVID-19, while a necessary component of our public health strategy, doesn’t 100% prevent those who are infected with SARS-CoV-2 from transmitting the infection to others BEFORE they test positive. The type of testing strategy used by the White House was to screen individuals for COVID-19 using a rapid antigen-based test (i.e., Read more…
Can I wear a face shield by itself?
Masks
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NOPE. No face shield by itself. As we’ve previously covered, use of face shields by themselves is not recommended. A previous experimental study evaluated how well face shields protected the wearer, showing that smaller inbound particles can easily flow around the shield. Now in a new pre-print (not yet peer-reviewed) by scientists from the Read more…
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers? What can I do to help?
Mental Health Social and Racial Justice Staying Safe
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: People who work in healthcare are at risk for getting COVID-19 on the job and are also under tremendous stress from the demands of dealing with the pandemic. In the US, over 173,000 healthcare workers have contracted COVID-19 and at least 742 have died. Our doctors, nurses, technicians, therapists, and support staff face increasing Read more…
What are the “really good drugs and knowledge” that Trump tweeted about? Can I get these drugs if I get COVID-19?
Treatments
A: Not quite. The drugs that Donald Trump received after contracting COVID-19 are either still in clinical trials or available in limited quantities for people with serious infections. Trump received a level of treatment that is not available to the general public yet. While scientists have developed lots of new knowledge to better manage infections, Read more…
Can we start seeing friends and doing sports & lessons?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Q: It’s finally fall, and my kids are back in school. Can we start seeing friends and doing sports & lessons? A: There are ways to make socializing safer and SMARTer if you remember that reducing your risk of contracting COVID-19 adds up—it is NOT all-or-nothing. You and your family can use a “risk budget” Read more…
Is it safe to give or receive hugs?
Mental Health Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: Ekay from San Jose asks if it is safe to give or receive hugs? A: Hugs bring many psychological benefits AND can be done with relatively low risk. As you might guess, pandemic precautions still apply. If you plan on dishing out hugs, your SMART toolkit will help maximize the benefits which include happy Read more…
I would prefer to vote in person, but I’m worried about long lines on Election Day.
Staying Safe
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Q: Do I have any other options? Help! A: Maybe – depending on your state. Now that we are 4 weeks away from the election, states with early voting may be starting soon or have already opened their polls! We came across a WONDERFUL chart on early voting from the bipartisan group, National Conference of Read more…
SMART Halloween Yard Sign
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Wondering how you can let your neighbors know about your SMART Halloween plan to deliver treats from a safe distance? Well, so did we! That’s why we made this handy sign! Nerdy Girls are ordering theirs to be printed as lawn signs now, in time for Halloween delivery. Download your free printable sign from our Read more…
Is it true that Sweden has gotten to herd immunity without lockdown? Should we all be doing what they are doing?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, Sweden has not reached herd immunity, nor have they fared well economically or with respect to COVID-19 mortality. Swedes also voluntarily changed behavior more than is frequently assumed. While there has been a fascination with being Sweden during this pandemic, there are many misconceptions about their experience that are worth clearing up: *Myth Read more…
If I have a symptomatic case of COVID, what are the chances I have a full recovery?
Clinical Symptoms Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: On *average*, about 80% of symptomatic cases will recover without hospitalization. But (big big but): your mileage may vary. One of the things epidemiologists study is the “natural history” of a disease — or how a given disease progresses in individuals from start to finish. Most diseases and conditions have a stylized or typical Read more…
What do epidemiologists think about Joe Biden and Mike Pence (and other national leaders) testing negative for COVID on Friday?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A negative test result does NOT mean that Mr. Pence and Mr. Biden are COVID-free… even if that happens to be really inconvenient for them. Everyone who has been near the President of the United States in the last week (or who has been around anyone else with COVID-19 for that matter) should self-quarantine Read more…
What’s the update with COVID-19-sniffing dogs?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
A: Testing individuals for COVID-19, while a necessary component of our public health strategy, doesn’t 100% prevent those who are infected with SARS-CoV-2 from transmitting the infection to others BEFORE they test positive. The type of testing strategy used by the White House was to screen individuals for COVID-19 using a rapid antigen-based test (i.e., Read more…
Can I wear a face shield by itself?
MasksJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: NOPE. No face shield by itself. As we’ve previously covered, use of face shields by themselves is not recommended. A previous experimental study evaluated how well face shields protected the wearer, showing that smaller inbound particles can easily flow around the shield. Now in a new pre-print (not yet peer-reviewed) by scientists from the Read more…
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers? What can I do to help?
Mental Health Social and Racial Justice Staying Safe
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: People who work in healthcare are at risk for getting COVID-19 on the job and are also under tremendous stress from the demands of dealing with the pandemic. In the US, over 173,000 healthcare workers have contracted COVID-19 and at least 742 have died. Our doctors, nurses, technicians, therapists, and support staff face increasing Read more…
What are the “really good drugs and knowledge” that Trump tweeted about? Can I get these drugs if I get COVID-19?
Treatments
A: Not quite. The drugs that Donald Trump received after contracting COVID-19 are either still in clinical trials or available in limited quantities for people with serious infections. Trump received a level of treatment that is not available to the general public yet. While scientists have developed lots of new knowledge to better manage infections, Read more…
Can we start seeing friends and doing sports & lessons?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Q: It’s finally fall, and my kids are back in school. Can we start seeing friends and doing sports & lessons? A: There are ways to make socializing safer and SMARTer if you remember that reducing your risk of contracting COVID-19 adds up—it is NOT all-or-nothing. You and your family can use a “risk budget” Read more…
Is it safe to give or receive hugs?
Mental Health Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: Ekay from San Jose asks if it is safe to give or receive hugs? A: Hugs bring many psychological benefits AND can be done with relatively low risk. As you might guess, pandemic precautions still apply. If you plan on dishing out hugs, your SMART toolkit will help maximize the benefits which include happy Read more…
I would prefer to vote in person, but I’m worried about long lines on Election Day.
Staying Safe
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Q: Do I have any other options? Help! A: Maybe – depending on your state. Now that we are 4 weeks away from the election, states with early voting may be starting soon or have already opened their polls! We came across a WONDERFUL chart on early voting from the bipartisan group, National Conference of Read more…
SMART Halloween Yard Sign
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Wondering how you can let your neighbors know about your SMART Halloween plan to deliver treats from a safe distance? Well, so did we! That’s why we made this handy sign! Nerdy Girls are ordering theirs to be printed as lawn signs now, in time for Halloween delivery. Download your free printable sign from our Read more…
Is it true that Sweden has gotten to herd immunity without lockdown? Should we all be doing what they are doing?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, Sweden has not reached herd immunity, nor have they fared well economically or with respect to COVID-19 mortality. Swedes also voluntarily changed behavior more than is frequently assumed. While there has been a fascination with being Sweden during this pandemic, there are many misconceptions about their experience that are worth clearing up: *Myth Read more…
If I have a symptomatic case of COVID, what are the chances I have a full recovery?
Clinical Symptoms Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: On *average*, about 80% of symptomatic cases will recover without hospitalization. But (big big but): your mileage may vary. One of the things epidemiologists study is the “natural history” of a disease — or how a given disease progresses in individuals from start to finish. Most diseases and conditions have a stylized or typical Read more…
What do epidemiologists think about Joe Biden and Mike Pence (and other national leaders) testing negative for COVID on Friday?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A negative test result does NOT mean that Mr. Pence and Mr. Biden are COVID-free… even if that happens to be really inconvenient for them. Everyone who has been near the President of the United States in the last week (or who has been around anyone else with COVID-19 for that matter) should self-quarantine Read more…
What’s the update with COVID-19-sniffing dogs?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
A: NOPE. No face shield by itself. As we’ve previously covered, use of face shields by themselves is not recommended. A previous experimental study evaluated how well face shields protected the wearer, showing that smaller inbound particles can easily flow around the shield. Now in a new pre-print (not yet peer-reviewed) by scientists from the Read more…
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers? What can I do to help?
Mental Health Social and Racial Justice Staying SafeSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: People who work in healthcare are at risk for getting COVID-19 on the job and are also under tremendous stress from the demands of dealing with the pandemic. In the US, over 173,000 healthcare workers have contracted COVID-19 and at least 742 have died. Our doctors, nurses, technicians, therapists, and support staff face increasing Read more…
What are the “really good drugs and knowledge” that Trump tweeted about? Can I get these drugs if I get COVID-19?
Treatments
A: Not quite. The drugs that Donald Trump received after contracting COVID-19 are either still in clinical trials or available in limited quantities for people with serious infections. Trump received a level of treatment that is not available to the general public yet. While scientists have developed lots of new knowledge to better manage infections, Read more…
Can we start seeing friends and doing sports & lessons?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Q: It’s finally fall, and my kids are back in school. Can we start seeing friends and doing sports & lessons? A: There are ways to make socializing safer and SMARTer if you remember that reducing your risk of contracting COVID-19 adds up—it is NOT all-or-nothing. You and your family can use a “risk budget” Read more…
Is it safe to give or receive hugs?
Mental Health Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: Ekay from San Jose asks if it is safe to give or receive hugs? A: Hugs bring many psychological benefits AND can be done with relatively low risk. As you might guess, pandemic precautions still apply. If you plan on dishing out hugs, your SMART toolkit will help maximize the benefits which include happy Read more…
I would prefer to vote in person, but I’m worried about long lines on Election Day.
Staying Safe
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Q: Do I have any other options? Help! A: Maybe – depending on your state. Now that we are 4 weeks away from the election, states with early voting may be starting soon or have already opened their polls! We came across a WONDERFUL chart on early voting from the bipartisan group, National Conference of Read more…
SMART Halloween Yard Sign
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Wondering how you can let your neighbors know about your SMART Halloween plan to deliver treats from a safe distance? Well, so did we! That’s why we made this handy sign! Nerdy Girls are ordering theirs to be printed as lawn signs now, in time for Halloween delivery. Download your free printable sign from our Read more…
Is it true that Sweden has gotten to herd immunity without lockdown? Should we all be doing what they are doing?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, Sweden has not reached herd immunity, nor have they fared well economically or with respect to COVID-19 mortality. Swedes also voluntarily changed behavior more than is frequently assumed. While there has been a fascination with being Sweden during this pandemic, there are many misconceptions about their experience that are worth clearing up: *Myth Read more…
If I have a symptomatic case of COVID, what are the chances I have a full recovery?
Clinical Symptoms Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: On *average*, about 80% of symptomatic cases will recover without hospitalization. But (big big but): your mileage may vary. One of the things epidemiologists study is the “natural history” of a disease — or how a given disease progresses in individuals from start to finish. Most diseases and conditions have a stylized or typical Read more…
What do epidemiologists think about Joe Biden and Mike Pence (and other national leaders) testing negative for COVID on Friday?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A negative test result does NOT mean that Mr. Pence and Mr. Biden are COVID-free… even if that happens to be really inconvenient for them. Everyone who has been near the President of the United States in the last week (or who has been around anyone else with COVID-19 for that matter) should self-quarantine Read more…
What’s the update with COVID-19-sniffing dogs?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
A: People who work in healthcare are at risk for getting COVID-19 on the job and are also under tremendous stress from the demands of dealing with the pandemic. In the US, over 173,000 healthcare workers have contracted COVID-19 and at least 742 have died. Our doctors, nurses, technicians, therapists, and support staff face increasing Read more…
What are the “really good drugs and knowledge” that Trump tweeted about? Can I get these drugs if I get COVID-19?
TreatmentsA: Not quite. The drugs that Donald Trump received after contracting COVID-19 are either still in clinical trials or available in limited quantities for people with serious infections. Trump received a level of treatment that is not available to the general public yet. While scientists have developed lots of new knowledge to better manage infections, Read more…
Can we start seeing friends and doing sports & lessons?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying SafeQ: It’s finally fall, and my kids are back in school. Can we start seeing friends and doing sports & lessons? A: There are ways to make socializing safer and SMARTer if you remember that reducing your risk of contracting COVID-19 adds up—it is NOT all-or-nothing. You and your family can use a “risk budget” Read more…
Is it safe to give or receive hugs?
Mental Health Staying SafeAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Q: Ekay from San Jose asks if it is safe to give or receive hugs? A: Hugs bring many psychological benefits AND can be done with relatively low risk. As you might guess, pandemic precautions still apply. If you plan on dishing out hugs, your SMART toolkit will help maximize the benefits which include happy Read more…
I would prefer to vote in person, but I’m worried about long lines on Election Day.
Staying Safe
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Q: Do I have any other options? Help! A: Maybe – depending on your state. Now that we are 4 weeks away from the election, states with early voting may be starting soon or have already opened their polls! We came across a WONDERFUL chart on early voting from the bipartisan group, National Conference of Read more…
SMART Halloween Yard Sign
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Wondering how you can let your neighbors know about your SMART Halloween plan to deliver treats from a safe distance? Well, so did we! That’s why we made this handy sign! Nerdy Girls are ordering theirs to be printed as lawn signs now, in time for Halloween delivery. Download your free printable sign from our Read more…
Is it true that Sweden has gotten to herd immunity without lockdown? Should we all be doing what they are doing?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, Sweden has not reached herd immunity, nor have they fared well economically or with respect to COVID-19 mortality. Swedes also voluntarily changed behavior more than is frequently assumed. While there has been a fascination with being Sweden during this pandemic, there are many misconceptions about their experience that are worth clearing up: *Myth Read more…
If I have a symptomatic case of COVID, what are the chances I have a full recovery?
Clinical Symptoms Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: On *average*, about 80% of symptomatic cases will recover without hospitalization. But (big big but): your mileage may vary. One of the things epidemiologists study is the “natural history” of a disease — or how a given disease progresses in individuals from start to finish. Most diseases and conditions have a stylized or typical Read more…
What do epidemiologists think about Joe Biden and Mike Pence (and other national leaders) testing negative for COVID on Friday?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A negative test result does NOT mean that Mr. Pence and Mr. Biden are COVID-free… even if that happens to be really inconvenient for them. Everyone who has been near the President of the United States in the last week (or who has been around anyone else with COVID-19 for that matter) should self-quarantine Read more…
What’s the update with COVID-19-sniffing dogs?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
Q: Ekay from San Jose asks if it is safe to give or receive hugs? A: Hugs bring many psychological benefits AND can be done with relatively low risk. As you might guess, pandemic precautions still apply. If you plan on dishing out hugs, your SMART toolkit will help maximize the benefits which include happy Read more…
I would prefer to vote in person, but I’m worried about long lines on Election Day.
Staying SafeRebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Q: Do I have any other options? Help! A: Maybe – depending on your state. Now that we are 4 weeks away from the election, states with early voting may be starting soon or have already opened their polls! We came across a WONDERFUL chart on early voting from the bipartisan group, National Conference of Read more…
SMART Halloween Yard Sign
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Wondering how you can let your neighbors know about your SMART Halloween plan to deliver treats from a safe distance? Well, so did we! That’s why we made this handy sign! Nerdy Girls are ordering theirs to be printed as lawn signs now, in time for Halloween delivery. Download your free printable sign from our Read more…
Is it true that Sweden has gotten to herd immunity without lockdown? Should we all be doing what they are doing?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, Sweden has not reached herd immunity, nor have they fared well economically or with respect to COVID-19 mortality. Swedes also voluntarily changed behavior more than is frequently assumed. While there has been a fascination with being Sweden during this pandemic, there are many misconceptions about their experience that are worth clearing up: *Myth Read more…
If I have a symptomatic case of COVID, what are the chances I have a full recovery?
Clinical Symptoms Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: On *average*, about 80% of symptomatic cases will recover without hospitalization. But (big big but): your mileage may vary. One of the things epidemiologists study is the “natural history” of a disease — or how a given disease progresses in individuals from start to finish. Most diseases and conditions have a stylized or typical Read more…
What do epidemiologists think about Joe Biden and Mike Pence (and other national leaders) testing negative for COVID on Friday?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A negative test result does NOT mean that Mr. Pence and Mr. Biden are COVID-free… even if that happens to be really inconvenient for them. Everyone who has been near the President of the United States in the last week (or who has been around anyone else with COVID-19 for that matter) should self-quarantine Read more…
What’s the update with COVID-19-sniffing dogs?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
Q: Do I have any other options? Help! A: Maybe – depending on your state. Now that we are 4 weeks away from the election, states with early voting may be starting soon or have already opened their polls! We came across a WONDERFUL chart on early voting from the bipartisan group, National Conference of Read more…
SMART Halloween Yard Sign
Staying SafeMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Wondering how you can let your neighbors know about your SMART Halloween plan to deliver treats from a safe distance? Well, so did we! That’s why we made this handy sign! Nerdy Girls are ordering theirs to be printed as lawn signs now, in time for Halloween delivery. Download your free printable sign from our Read more…
Is it true that Sweden has gotten to herd immunity without lockdown? Should we all be doing what they are doing?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, Sweden has not reached herd immunity, nor have they fared well economically or with respect to COVID-19 mortality. Swedes also voluntarily changed behavior more than is frequently assumed. While there has been a fascination with being Sweden during this pandemic, there are many misconceptions about their experience that are worth clearing up: *Myth Read more…
If I have a symptomatic case of COVID, what are the chances I have a full recovery?
Clinical Symptoms Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: On *average*, about 80% of symptomatic cases will recover without hospitalization. But (big big but): your mileage may vary. One of the things epidemiologists study is the “natural history” of a disease — or how a given disease progresses in individuals from start to finish. Most diseases and conditions have a stylized or typical Read more…
What do epidemiologists think about Joe Biden and Mike Pence (and other national leaders) testing negative for COVID on Friday?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A negative test result does NOT mean that Mr. Pence and Mr. Biden are COVID-free… even if that happens to be really inconvenient for them. Everyone who has been near the President of the United States in the last week (or who has been around anyone else with COVID-19 for that matter) should self-quarantine Read more…
What’s the update with COVID-19-sniffing dogs?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
Wondering how you can let your neighbors know about your SMART Halloween plan to deliver treats from a safe distance? Well, so did we! That’s why we made this handy sign! Nerdy Girls are ordering theirs to be printed as lawn signs now, in time for Halloween delivery. Download your free printable sign from our Read more…
Is it true that Sweden has gotten to herd immunity without lockdown? Should we all be doing what they are doing?
Data and Metrics Infection and SpreadJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, Sweden has not reached herd immunity, nor have they fared well economically or with respect to COVID-19 mortality. Swedes also voluntarily changed behavior more than is frequently assumed. While there has been a fascination with being Sweden during this pandemic, there are many misconceptions about their experience that are worth clearing up: *Myth Read more…
If I have a symptomatic case of COVID, what are the chances I have a full recovery?
Clinical Symptoms Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: On *average*, about 80% of symptomatic cases will recover without hospitalization. But (big big but): your mileage may vary. One of the things epidemiologists study is the “natural history” of a disease — or how a given disease progresses in individuals from start to finish. Most diseases and conditions have a stylized or typical Read more…
What do epidemiologists think about Joe Biden and Mike Pence (and other national leaders) testing negative for COVID on Friday?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A negative test result does NOT mean that Mr. Pence and Mr. Biden are COVID-free… even if that happens to be really inconvenient for them. Everyone who has been near the President of the United States in the last week (or who has been around anyone else with COVID-19 for that matter) should self-quarantine Read more…
What’s the update with COVID-19-sniffing dogs?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
A: No, Sweden has not reached herd immunity, nor have they fared well economically or with respect to COVID-19 mortality. Swedes also voluntarily changed behavior more than is frequently assumed. While there has been a fascination with being Sweden during this pandemic, there are many misconceptions about their experience that are worth clearing up: *Myth Read more…
If I have a symptomatic case of COVID, what are the chances I have a full recovery?
Clinical Symptoms Data and MetricsAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: On *average*, about 80% of symptomatic cases will recover without hospitalization. But (big big but): your mileage may vary. One of the things epidemiologists study is the “natural history” of a disease — or how a given disease progresses in individuals from start to finish. Most diseases and conditions have a stylized or typical Read more…
What do epidemiologists think about Joe Biden and Mike Pence (and other national leaders) testing negative for COVID on Friday?
Testing and Contact Tracing
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A negative test result does NOT mean that Mr. Pence and Mr. Biden are COVID-free… even if that happens to be really inconvenient for them. Everyone who has been near the President of the United States in the last week (or who has been around anyone else with COVID-19 for that matter) should self-quarantine Read more…
What’s the update with COVID-19-sniffing dogs?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
A: On *average*, about 80% of symptomatic cases will recover without hospitalization. But (big big but): your mileage may vary. One of the things epidemiologists study is the “natural history” of a disease — or how a given disease progresses in individuals from start to finish. Most diseases and conditions have a stylized or typical Read more…
What do epidemiologists think about Joe Biden and Mike Pence (and other national leaders) testing negative for COVID on Friday?
Testing and Contact TracingMalia Jones, PhD MPH
A: A negative test result does NOT mean that Mr. Pence and Mr. Biden are COVID-free… even if that happens to be really inconvenient for them. Everyone who has been near the President of the United States in the last week (or who has been around anyone else with COVID-19 for that matter) should self-quarantine Read more…
What’s the update with COVID-19-sniffing dogs?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
A: A negative test result does NOT mean that Mr. Pence and Mr. Biden are COVID-free… even if that happens to be really inconvenient for them. Everyone who has been near the President of the United States in the last week (or who has been around anyone else with COVID-19 for that matter) should self-quarantine Read more…
What’s the update with COVID-19-sniffing dogs?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing TravelLauren Hale, PhD MA
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
A. The Helsinki-Vantaa airport welcomed COVID-19-sniffing dogs to their staff last week, hoping to use their keen sense of smell to detect COVID-19 positive patients up to 5 days before symptoms appear. Dubai International Airport also has a team of dogs sniffing for COVID-19. Here’s how the airport testing works: Prospective passengers rub a wipe Read more…
Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
Dr. Leininger and Dr. Jones tackle follower questions in this not-quite-live Q&A session. We’re answering questions about how to have an honest conversation about your pod (3:00), kids and transmission (7:00), fomites (12:45) and … how to think about Joe Biden’s negative test result from Friday, Oct 2 (at 17:20). Related links: What is the Read more…
How to have a SMART Halloween
Families/Kids Staying SafeMalia Jones, PhD MPH
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
S. Space: keep your distance from other people. M. Mask: wear a mask! A. Air: take the fun outdoors. R. Restrict: Avoid crowds (especially indoor crowds)! Don’t expand your COVID bubble on Halloween. T. Time: Keep your interactions short & sweet. We have updated our SMART graphic for the holiday. Feel free to pass this Read more…
