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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…
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Tracker a one-stop-shop for monitoring COVID-19 vaccine development
It’s been a dizzying task for reporters trying to keep up with the development of COVID-19 vaccines. There are the…
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NIH leader to headline Journalism Summit on Infectious Disease
Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, will be a featured speaker at the Association of Health Care…
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Follow COVID-19 research money to find stories near you
The timeless advice sometimes attributed to Deep Throat or Bob Woodard and Carl Bernstein to “follow the money” certainly applies…