Larry Brilliant, doctor who helped vanquish smallpox, assesses COVID response and warns of rising threats, including lack of trust
The Coronavirus Update
Researchers see association between the cognitive decline observed in patients with severe COVID and molecular signatures of brain aging
Harvard faculty on changes to views on school, work, winter’s likely surge, danger of ‘lethal inflexibility’
Too soon or an artistic imperative? Fiction writers reflect on the history, power, challenges of stories in which real life is a dominant character.
MGH, Broad researchers develop Big Data tool that can predict which variants will likely trigger surges
Epidemiologist explains how to stay on guard against subvariants, noting role of protective measures in transition to new pandemic phase
Before COVID, a cancer diagnosis. Here’s how one family grew closer even as the world seemed to come apart.
Psychiatric epidemiologist warns crisis too recent for conclusive results but shares some surprising, troubling early indications
Counties with highest share of Republican voters saw dramatic increase in use of hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin
Researchers explain why those at highest risk for severe COVID-19 often least likely to get monoclonal antibodies
Study of racial, ethnic disparities in vaccine rates suggests mistrust of system plays role but unequal access may be greater culprit in U.S.
GenderSci Lab finds social factors, not biological difference between sexes, play biggest role by far
Research detects COVID variant in blood, placentas of women who had stillbirths, pregnancy complications
Harvard Med specialist says there are reasons to believe such problems with antiviral drug may not become major issue
President’s chief medical adviser outlines early Omicron findings, urges more robust effort to bring pandemic under control, including through global vaccination
Harvard epidemiologist shares early impression of variant as first U.S. case is identified in California
Epidemiologist who modeled variants awaits clearer picture, but says travel restrictions are unlikely to help
Disulfiram, a treatment for alcoholism, may cut severe SARS-CoV-2 infection, reduce likelihood of dying from COVID-19
Intestine Chip enables effective in vitro study of coronavirus infections of the human gut and testing of potential treatments
Speed of procurement and distribution can maximize public health benefits, economic efficiency in low- and middle-income countries
Study links healthy plant-based foods with lower risks of getting COVID-19 and of having severe disease after infection
Public health experts say lessons from abroad suggest simple, familiar tactics can rein in the COVID variant
Researchers find fine particulate pollution associated with increased risk of COVID-19 cases and death in three western U.S. states
Difficult to predict timeline as duration of vaccine protection, social contact, and transmissibility play key roles, says expert
Obama-era White House counsel looks beyond vaccination mandate to possible follow-up orders, litigation
Assessing political, social impact of pandemic, scholar zeroes in on structural factors behind death rate
Emulating human lung airway in vitro identified helpful effects of antimalarial drug amodiaquine, now in clinical trials
Chan School’s Castro says the factors are many, but biggest may be failure of leadership, denial of science
Various innovations, rise of women leaders, greater collaboration between scientists, clinicians, to name few
Medical, political analysts ponder Trump’s coronavirus battle, and what it means for the president and the nation
Harvard facilities have been checking researchers and other workers, and are now gearing up for some students’ return
Seven Broad Institute physician researchers discuss their COVID-19 work and preparedness, the value of teamwork, and the fragility of life
Harvard releases statement from 300 admissions deans about what they expect from applicants during pandemic
Researchers and public health experts unite to bring clarity to key metrics guiding coronavirus response
Infectious disease expert, taking cues from TB fight, says it’s possible and UV light may be a weapon
Losses threaten practice viability, reducing an already insufficient number of primary care providers in the U.S.
Block and Sachs point to flaws in the social safety net, an indifferent OSHA, and a system that favors employers over employees
Multicenter collaboration aims to rapidly identify FDA-approved drugs that can prevent or treat COVID-19 infections
Administrators’ concerns include the ongoing threat posed by the coronavirus and the possibility of additional quarantines
Current plans include circulating print collections from single location, resuming Scan & Deliver service
He urges social distancing, being realistic about children in summer, focusing on vulnerability of African Americans, and awareness that federal help will be limited
Kennedy School’s Carmen Reinhart, just named chief economist at the World Bank, says the COVID-born financial crisis will last until the health crisis is solved
Second study suggests initial infection with SARS-CoV-2 protects against re-infection following repeat exposure to virus
Vice Provost Rick McCullough discusses the decision to shut down labs and outlines the plans to ensure a safe return to normal operations when the time comes
Alumni spearhead public health campaigns, data visualization maps, and outbreak plans for Native American tribal leaders
Ubiquity of social media has made it easier to spread or even create COVID-19 falsehoods, making the work of public health officials harder
Researcher Katharine Robb details how housing policies affect social and health crises, like the current pandemic
Snapshots of the widespread Harvard community: A Zoom wedding; reunion in St. Croix; challenges of teaching ASL online; and a taste of Cuba
Third-year resident Anita Chary describes the personal and professional trials brought by the pandemic
Yes, educators say, pandemic has underscored inequities, but amid the crisis there is a hierarchy of need
Across a range of disciplines, from medicine to history, biology to business, the crisis has become a living part of the curriculum
Director William ‘Ned’ Friedman explains why the public health benefits outweigh the coronavirus risks
Specialist at Chan School forum says problem is becoming more common, and offers tips for falling, staying asleep
A remote ‘Doctor of Philosophy Dance Party,’ laughter yoga, crowd-sourced altruism, and tweet to remember
Paul Reville says COVID-19 school closures have turned a spotlight on inequities and other shortcomings
Health Services director Giang Nguyen talks about adding remote services and new resources for Harvard community
As need for equipment mushrooms during pandemic, new Harvard and EdX online course rushes in to help fill knowledge gap
How the information technology staff moved classes and operations online on a tight, coronavirus-threatened deadline
Healthy buildings expert Joe Allen from the Chan School of Public Health weighs in on ways to help protect yourself from coronavirus
Harvard students, alumni, faculty, and staff from the nationwide ‘To Serve Better’ project reflect on how coronavirus is affecting their communities
As health care workers resort to mask reuse, a coalition of professionals compares risks, benefits of major decontamination methods
Bits of the socially distanced lives of staff and faculty, from a LEGO model of the Music Building to Gov. Andrew Cuomo as Henry V to cereal for dinner — in the shower
Though they vary in their missions, they report few serious problems and some pleasant surprises in the move to online learning
Administrators, professors detail many and varied ways Harvard is trying to help, including offering use of hotel by Cambridge first-responders, health care workers
How the institute converted a clinical processing lab into a large-scale COVID-19 testing facility in a matter of days
Chan School coronavirus analysis finds strategy would prevent overwhelming hospitals while building immunity
Harvard Law School faculty Charles Fried and Nancy Gertner discuss new restrictions on individual freedoms
As University facilities have shut down, faculty and staff gathered gear to pass along amid a nationwide shortage
Chan’s Bassett warns that responses must include steps to ease the health and economic impacts on the poor
Thomas Hollister details the planning the University had already done for the eventuality of a downturn
Medical School and Partners in Health aim to empower vulnerable communities globally and locally to respond to coronavirus
Harvard’s Waldo says the public flight to remote work will stress-test the internet — and some parts will need repair
Harvard Chan School of Public Health will launch a series of weekly interactive forums to discuss issues and options
Jeffrey Frankel cites domino effect of problems in China, huge U.S. deficit, likely decline in jobs and spending
Business School’s Shih sees ‘tough slog’ ahead for workers, small businesses, and various industries
It’s all hands on deck to help students arrange travel, ship and store their stuff, and depart campus