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Infectious diseases
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President-elect Biden’s COVID-19 plan includes national testing strategy, boost in contact tracing
President-elect Biden reportedly plans to announce his COVID-19 task force on Monday, sending Americans a signal that getting the pandemic…
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New York Times health reporter shares COVID-19 resources, tips
Eight months since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, there are still many unknowns about the disease caused…
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Get prepared now to cover the COVID-19 vaccine
Photo: Photo: VCU Capital News Service via Flickr The race for a COVID-19 is heating up. At least two COVID-19…
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Survey: Lack of access to public health experts hinders COVID-19 reporting
Reporters covering the COVID-19 pandemic have often been unable to speak directly with public health experts, hindering access to complete…
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Super bug threat potential rising with COVID-19
If you are looking for an undercovered story during this pandemic, take a look at the continued threat of antibiotic-resistant…
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Use analogies to provide perspective for tricky numbers ― such as COVID-19 fatality rates
It’s no secret that humans are horrible at comprehending and estimating risk, especially when it comes to abstract numbers. It’s…
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Know the nuances of vaccine efficacy when covering COVID-19 vaccine trials
I’ve written in previous posts about what to look for in COVID-19 vaccine trials and red flags to monitor. The…
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Latest medical conference to go virtual will target improving diagnosis, reducing disparities
One of the nation’s most interesting, patient- and media-friendly medical organizations next week will focus on a topic more relevant…
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Advice on repairing public trust in the CDC
With public trust at an all-time low in government scientists and public health agencies, what can be done to repair…
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New partnership seeks to boost nursing home safety
A new partnership will provide free training and mentorship to nursing homes across the country to improve evidence-based infection prevention…
