Tag: COVID-19
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Dust is starting to settle after election, yet the way forward is unclear
The Gazette turns once again to scholars and analysts across in the University to get their views of what happened and what comes next.
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Keeping safe from pandemic during the holidays
William Hanage, an associate professor of epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, offers key advice as the holidays approach.
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After a hard election, the real work begins
Harvard University scholars, analysts, and affiliates take a look at what the election tells us about the prospects for greater unity and progress, and offer suggestions and predictions about where the new administration will, and should, go.
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Vaccine close, but it likely won’t be a silver bullet
Medical experts say a vaccine will be a key development in the fight against the coronavirus, but warned against thinking its deployment will mean the fight is over.
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Work that is vital, workers who are essential
The Gazette interviewed nine Harvard workers who have been laboring on the front lines during the coronavirus pandemic, holding the place together and keeping everybody safe.
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COVID’s triple whammy for Black students
College students of color not only face a disproportionate risk of contracting COVID-19, they are particularly vulnerable to its psychological damage — especially when the longtime struggle against inequality and the current financial crisis are factored in, said speakers at a virtual Harvard forum.
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A fraught season for health care
With Election Day approaching and the coronavirus pandemic surging, Benjamin Sommers discusses how shifting political winds might affect health care.
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Calculating possible fallout of Trump’s dismissal of face masks
Looking at the public health effects, and perhaps mortality rate, from President Trump’s running dismissal of wearing face masks to minimize the spread of coronavirus.
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Weathering COVID’s financial storm
Harvard this week released its annual financial report, which details a $10 million deficit due to the sudden and overwhelming financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Gazette spoke with Harvard Executive Vice President Katie Lapp and Chief Financial Officer Thomas Hollister about the fiscal year that ended June 30.
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Parachuting into a pandemic after historic spacewalk
Jessica Meir spoke to the Gazette about the head-spinning year, which included being part of history’s first all-female spacewalk
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Future of theater? Not exactly sure, but Diane Paulus is working on it
Diane Paul talks to the Gazette about the Tony recognition of “Jagged Little Pill,” the A.R.T.’s wide-ranging fall schedule, and the very survival of theater itself.
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Is go-slow schools’ reopening failing kids?
Harvard Chan School’s Joseph Allen gives America an “F” on school reopening efforts, and says we’re in danger of losing thousands of virtual dropouts and wasting mild late summer/early autumn weather we could use to boost in-person learning.
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Unemployed faced major barriers to financial support
New research finds workers laid off during the lockdown faced major barriers when accessing financial support. The survey also notes stark differences between states, and hunger and other major hardships suffered by service sector workers unable to secure assistance.
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Pandemic academics
A new Harvard course challenges students to use science to evaluate COVID-19 policies.
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Battle for LGBTQ rights amid the pandemic
As part of Worldwide Week at Harvard, the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs hosted “Rethinking Resistance Politics in Troubling Times: Transnational Queer Solidarity During COVID-19,” an online panel discussing recent work examining the international situation.
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Surveying a landscape of economic uncertainty in COVID era
Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff assesses the state of the U.S. economy and what’s on the horizon.
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Protection against reinfection
A new study shows that people who survive serious COVID-19 infections have long-lasting immune responses against the virus.
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COVID-19 and cancer
Study represents the most comprehensive scientific survey to date about the interrelationship between COVID-19 and cancer.
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International forum cites strong government response as key in battle against COVID
The international forum “Global Perspectives on COVID-19,” co-sponsored by Harvard Medical School, cited the importance of strong, coordinated government response as a key to stopping the novel coronavirus’ spread.
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At-home COVID testing launches in Boston
The TestBoston study will facilitate at-home testing on 10,000 people for both the SARS-CoV-2 virus and antibodies against it to increase access to testing and surveillance.
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When COVID and the election collided
Hospitalization, a shift in campaign messaging, and carrying on: Harvard faculty members and others discuss what may be ahead as President Trump’s COVID-19 battle ripples across America.
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Infection detection
“Viral history” tool VirScan offers new insights into antibody response to SARS-CoV-2.
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Disruption of work relationships adds to mental-health concerns during pandemic
COVID-related workplace interventions have focused on workers’ physical health, but a new study shows that attention should be paid to replacing workplace social networks also disrupted by the virus.
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As Indian Country bears brunt of the pandemic, new calls on Washington to act
Panelists hosted by the Harvard Project of American Indian Economic Development said Congress has been slow to deliver the direct relief it promised last spring.
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Pollster looks at how pandemic, loss of RBG may affect election
Polling methodology expert Chase Harrison talks about why the 2020 election polls can explain how COVID-19 may reshape the vote, and offers some useful insights into the presidential race.
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An uncertain financial road ahead
The Gazette spoke with Harvard Vice President for Finances Thomas J. Hollister about FY20 and a forecast for FY21. He also outlined the three overriding financial principles the University will maintain during the pandemic.