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APL biologist Tom Mehoke reviews the DNA sequencing analysis of SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, at the molecular diagnostics laboratory at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
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The role of genomic sequencing in combating COVID-19
Published April 2, 2020
Molecular biologists Peter Thielen and Thomas Mehoke are rapidly sequencing the genome of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19
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COVID-19 poses challenges for nursing homes
Published April 1, 2020
Geriatric nurse practitioner Alice Bonner discusses the special considerations that arise for older adults living in long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic
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COVID-19's impact in Italy and Europe
Published March 31, 2020
Filippo Taddei, who teaches at SAIS Europe's Bologna campus in Italy, discusses the COVID-19 outbreak from the European perspective
Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19: Immunity and seasonality
Published March 30, 2020
Immunologist Andrew Pekosz discusses urgent questions about the novel coronavirus, including whether anyone is immune to the virus and whether it will ebb in warmer months
Illustration of people using social media and smart phones
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Social media and COVID-19
Published March 27, 2020
Mark Dredze discusses how social media can help support messaging from public health organizations and combat the spread of misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic
Colorful image of virus emerging from cells
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What will it take to develop a vaccine?
Published March 26, 2020
Global health expert Ruth Karron discusses the work currently taking place at laboratories around the country to develop a vaccine for COVID-19
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How to help an economy in crisis
Published March 25, 2020
Kathleen Day, an expert in financial crises at the Carey Business School, discusses the $2 trillion stimulus package currently before Congress and how it can help the nation weather the economic storm
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COVID-19
Now is not the time to ease social distancing measures, experts say
Published March 24, 2020
Amid talk of restarting the economy, Johns Hopkins public health officials and leaders urge the public to remain at home to slow the spread of COVID-19
SNF Agora Institute virtual conversation
Discussion series
The politics of the pandemic
Published March 24, 2020
SNF Agora Institute convenes experts virtually to examine issues related to COVID-19 and its impact on democracy around the world
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How to safely self-quarantine, self-isolate
Published March 23, 2020
Senior scholar at Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security shares best practices and tips for families and roommates responding to coronavirus outbreak