Covid-19 by the numbers
A look at the current state of the pandemic. Continue Reading
Kirstin R.W. Matthews
The end of the beginning?
This week we compare actions to address the pandemic across countries, the damage inflicted by the coronavirus across states, and we provide a detailed summary of vaccine development. Continue Reading
Factors that may help or hinder a return to normalcy
As mobility increases throughout the country, we consider factors that may help or hinder our efforts to return to normalcy. Continue Reading
Updates on masks in the workplace, vaccine development and policy responses
We consider the risks posed to workers not wearing masks in large offices, the risks scientists are considering for speeding the vaccine development process, and multiple policy responses to the pandemic. Continue Reading
Lockdowns ease as testing, contact tracing fall short
Economic losses from lockdowns are causing many state leaders to continue relaxing restrictions, while experts from academia worry that the U.S. lacks sufficient testing and contact tracing to reopen safely. Continue Reading
As states reopen, experts study promising vaccines, how the virus spreads
In this update, we look at factors associated with the virus spread, which will play a role in how states fare in the coming months. We also update you on rapidly evolving developments in drug and vaccine discovery. Continue Reading
Covid-19: Updates on treatment, testing and relaxing lockdown measures
We update you on states’ diverging decisions on when and how to relax strict lockdown measures, as well as the latest information we have seen on treatment and testing. Continue Reading