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Urduhttps://www.mtsu.edu/faculty/katherine-foss Available to provide expertise on the potrayal of the Coronavirus in the media and in political commentary. Epidemics in Media and Collective Memory Breastfeeding discourse in media (from advertising to entertainment television) Constructions of health responsibility and representations of…
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Cast your ballot, not your germs
Polling locations across the country employ different methods of casting ballots, like using pens, felt-tip markers or touch screens — all hotbeds for germs.
National airline quality expert comments on potential impact of COVID-19 on air travel
Dean Headley, co-author of the national Airline Quality Rating from Wichita State University, says public concerns over COVID-19 will mostly negatively affect air travel internationally, but will certainly have some impact on domestic air travel as the virus spreads.
What does coronavirus mean for the American workforce?
CORNELL UNIVERSITY MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICEMarch 2, 2020 What does coronavirus mean for the American workforce? Economic disruption caused by the spread of the coronavirus could impact work in numerous ways – from loss of wages suffered by low-wage workers,…
Notre Dame experts on coronavirus: limitations of WHO, cultural implications and similarities to polio
Dr. Bernard Nahlen, director of Notre Dame’s Eck Institute for Global Health and Catherine Bolten, associate professor of anthropology and peace studies, provide insight into aspects of how the COVID-19 epidemic has unfolded, as health officials brace for the virus to…
Coronavirus to disrupt grocery supply chains, price stability
CORNELL UNIVERSITY MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE March 2, 2020 Coronavirus to disrupt grocery supply chains, price stability As the U.S. braces for a likely rise in coronavirus cases this week, experts warn that access to health resources and equipment will play…
AACC Statement on New FDA Guidance That Allows Certified Labs to Perform Coronavirus Testing
AACC thanks the FDA for being responsive to the concerns of the clinical laboratory community and amending the coronavirus guidance to allow CMS-certified labs to develop and implement new tests for coronavirus prior to FDA approval.
Russian biologist explains recent findings regarding coronavirus structure
MOSCOW (MIPT) — The atomic structure of the novel coronavirus envelope has explained why it is exceptionally contagious. Its structural features make it much easier for the Chinese coronavirus to bind to target receptors, compared with the previously known SARS…
COVID-19 Webcast with Johns Hopkins Experts Today Monday March 2 at 11:30 am ET
With COVID-19 now spreading via community transmission in the U.S. and the World Health Organization raising its risk assessment to “very high,” the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health will host a 30-minute webcast featuring some of the best minds addressing this global health concern.
UCLA expert is available to discuss how fear of the coronavirus (COVID-19) may lead to increased worry and anxiety.
Biography : Dr. Emanuel Maidenberg, an expert on stress, anxiety and trauma, is available to speak on fears sparked by the coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr. Maidenberg can address how the virus may be contributing to increased anxiety, worry, panic and social withdrawal. …
As U.S. Struggles to Get Coronavirus Testing Up and Running, AACC Calls on FDA to Allow Clinical Labs to Develop Their Own Tests for the Virus
In a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), AACC is urging the agency to allow clinical laboratories to develop coronavirus tests without going through FDA review. Lifting this regulatory requirement is key to ensuring that all patients have access to high-quality coronavirus testing and that healthcare workers have the tools they need to control the spread of this disease in the U.S.
Expert who studies history of epidemics: ‘Panic may be the worst possible response’
A Virginia Tech professor who studies the history of international epidemics says the United States “should look to history for guidance on how to interpret news reports” about the spread of SARS-CoV-2, previously known as the 2019 novel coronavirus. “Our…
White House health communications & ethics expert – COVID-19 response
Peter Loge is an expert in political communication relating to public health initiatives and is the director of the Project on Ethics in Political Communication at the George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs. Loge can discuss the…
UCLA pulmonary expert discusses the efficacy of masks as protection against Coronavirus
Dr. Russel Buhr, a pulmonologist at UCLA Health, can advise on what’s important to know about mask protection in the light of the Coronavirus outbreak. Not all masks provide equal protection and it’s important to understand how different masks work…
How to prepare in the event of a pandemic
UAB experts provide tips for you to prepare yourself in the event of the spread of COVID-19.
VP as coronavirus point person unprecedented, dangerous
Epidemiology professor says states have held public health emergency powers since 1905.
‘Stuck’ at sea: Coronavirus challenges cruise industry
CORNELL UNIVERSITY MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICEFeb. 27, 2020 ‘Stuck’ at sea: Coronavirus challenges cruise industry Leisure cruises have found themselves in the middle of the coronavirus outbreak. The disease-stricken Diamond Princess, still docked in the Japanese port of Yokohama, was…
Study sheds light on how a drug being tested in COVID-19 patients works
As hospitalized COVID-19 patients undergo experimental therapy, research published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry explains how the drug, remdesivir, stops replication in coronaviruses.
Expert: Coronavirus fears have caused stocks to plunge, but investors shouldn’t be concerned
Binghamton University offers live or pre-taped interviews powered by a state-of-the-art ReadyCamtelevision studio system, available at a moment’s notice. Our system can broadcast live HD audio and video to networks, news agencies, and affiliates interviewing Binghamton faculty, students, and staff.…
Coronavirus disrupts global supply chain and production of U.S. consumer goods, says expert
The spread of the coronavirus has been a wake-up call for many companies worldwide and a test for supply chain resilience, says Virginia Tech expert Barbara Hoopes. “The more widespread the viral impact, the more uncertainty there will continue to…
Mount Sinai Physicians the First in U.S. Analyzing Lung Disease in Coronavirus (COVID-19) Patients from China
Findings from CT scans provide new insight that could lead to quicker diagnosis
WashU Expert: Ingredients for a virus to become a pandemic
As of Feb. 25, 2020, the World Health Organization reported 79,339 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Thirty-four countries have reported cases, including 2,619 deaths.The WHO has not declared COVID-19 as a pandemic — a situation defined somewhat vaguely by the WHO as “the worldwide spread of a new disease.
Thinking about a cruise in light of the novel coronavirus? Here are health tips from experts at University Hospitals Roe Green Center for Travel Medicine
Doctors from the University Hospitals (UH) Roe Green Center for Travel Medicine provide the following health tips for vacationers thinking about a cruise in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. 1. As always, the best infection control measure is…
When coronavirus is not alone
Interacting contagious diseases like influenza and pneumonia—and perhaps coronavirus too—follow the same complex spreading patterns as social trends, like the adoption of new slang or technologies. This new finding, published in Nature Physics, could lead to better tracking and intervention when multiple diseases spread through a population at the same time.
Harvard scientists, Chinese colleagues to collaborate on coronavirus research
Harvard University scientists will collaborate with Chinese colleagues to elucidate the basic biology of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and the resulting disease, toward new diagnostic tools, vaccine development and antiviral therapies. The collaboration is part of a $115 million research initiative funded by China Evergrande Group.
Tulane University launches new coronavirus research program to develop a vaccine and advanced diagnostics
From working to develop one of the first nonhuman primate models for the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to designing new nanotechnology-based tests to rapidly diagnose infections, researchers at Tulane University are responding across disciplines to the emerging coronavirus epidemic.
UAB experts involved with COVID-19 vaccine research available to comment on outbreak, what’s being reported, where concerns lie
Experts from the University of Alabama at Birmingham are avaliable to comment on the state of COVID-19, including the development of an investigational compound at UAB, next steps for a vaccine, what the state of the outbreak looks like, what…
Tulane math professor leads effort to map spread of coronavirus
Professor James “Mac” Hyman’s goal is to help the public health community better understand and predict the spread of the COVID-19 and to quantify the effectiveness of various efforts to stop it.
China delays political meetings, signals coronavirus disruption
CORNELL UNIVERSITY MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE Feb. 17, 2020 China delays political meetings, signals coronavirus disruption On Monday, China said it was considering delaying its two annual political meetings, the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative…
Physician Anesthesiologist Can Discuss Hospital Infection Precautions in the Wake of Coronavirus Outbreak
With 15 COVID-19 cases now reported in the U.S. and continued transmission likely, health care professionals including physician anesthesiologists are taking steps to increase infection control measures at health care facilities and hospitals nationwide. These steps are even more urgent…
Researchers explore role of antibiotic resistance in pandemic risk
Researchers investigating the drug prescription response to a “superbug” enzyme that renders bacteria resistant to antibiotics are available to discuss why such resistance is posing a growing risk during pandemics such as the current coronavirus.
Impact of coronavirus on economy, supply chains, trade, tourism
Economists and business experts at the University of Delaware are keeping a close eye on the impact of coronavirus as it continues to spread across the globe and are available for comment. Michael Arnold, an associate professor of economics, can…
Experts Available to Discuss Improving Rapid Detection Of and Response to Viruses Before They Become Pandemics.
Scientists developing a rapid system for tackling outbreaks of avian influenza at their origins in Thailand are available to discuss their project and how it could potentially help improve responses to other pandemic threats such as coronavirus. Rapid and reliable…
Spread of coronavirus to impact the global economic supply chain, says Virginia Tech expert
With China being a major supplier of goods to countries around the world, there will likely be short-term, but intense, disruptions to the global supply chain, says Virginia Tech expert Barbara Hoopes. “While short-term consequences of the coronavirus outbreak are…
UCSC Genome Browser posts the coronavirus genome
By posting the complete genome of the coronavirus on the internet, UC Santa Cruz engineers hope to accelerate international research, collaboration that will allow scientists to find ways to attack it.
Coronavirus: Answers to the top six questions about the outbreak
As an infectious disease and clinical microbiology expert, Prof. Rodney E. Rohde of the Texas State University College of Health Professions receives daily calls from the media, government and university officials, public health and professional organizations and the public asking him about…
Panicky Responses to the Coronavirus are Dangerous—Here’s Why
Fear of the virus may spread faster than the virus itself, a potential threat to health, liberty, trade, and the economy.
Coronavirus psychological impact may exceed actual threat to physical health, say UCI experts
The H1N1 pandemic in 2009 … the 2014 Ebola epidemic … the 2017 Zika outbreak … the 2020 Coronavirus crisis. Worldwide public health threats often impact people psychologically beyond the impact of the actual biological agent, say University of California,…
Coronavirus – study finds methods for preventing global disease spread through airports
As coronavirus spreads across the globe via infected air travelers, authorities are looking for ways to contain the outbreak and avoid a pandemic. This study, published in Risk Analysis, analyzes the impact of implementing disease mitigation strategies at airports across the globe. The study finds that increasing traveler engagement with proper hand-hygiene at all airports has the potential to reduce the risk of a potential pandemic by 24-69 percent. The researchers also identify ten critical airports, central to the air-transportation network. If hand-washing mitigation strategies are implemented in just these ten locations, the pandemic risk can drop by up to 37 percent.
New Tool Monitors Real Time Mutations In Flu
A Rutgers-led team has developed a tool to monitor influenza A virus mutations in real time, which could help virologists learn how to stop viruses from replicating. The gold nanoparticle-based probe measures viral RNA in live influenza A cells, according to a study in The Journal of Physical Chemistry C. It is the first time in virology that experts have used imaging tools with gold nanoparticles to monitor mutations in influenza, with unparalleled sensitivity.
Your coronavirus questions, answered by experts
The novel coronavirus that recently originated in China has grabbed headlines and caused concern among public health officials around the world.
UCLA experts available to discuss various topics related to novel coronavirus outbreak
News about the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) continues to develop rapidly as the outbreak that began in Wuhan, China, in late 2019 spreads to other parts of the globe. Jeffrey Klausner, MD, is a clinical professor in the division of infectious…
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss New Coronavirus Enzyme Structure
New Brunswick, N.J. (Feb. 5, 2020) – Stephen K. Burley, director of the RCSB Protein Data Bank headquartered at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, is available for interviews on the 3D structure of a key enzyme in the new coronavirus that has been made publicly available…
How to talk to your child about coronavirus
With stories about coronavirus plastering almost every news site, it can be more than a little daunting to sort through the information without freaking out. And if adults are worried, you can bet your kids probably are too.
Tip Sheet: Tracking coronavirus, improving immunotherapies, cancer death rates decline, AAAS meeting and more
Summaries of recent Fred Hutch research studies, plus information on a press event at the upcoming AAAS annual meeting in Seattle.
Coronavirus tests tech’s ability to stymie fake news
The World Health Organization revealed on Monday that it is working with Google to limit the spread of misinformation related to the coronavirus — by ensuring that online searches about the virus first show information from the WHO. Sarah Kreps,…
‘There’s a history in North America of racism towards Asian communities during a disease outbreak,’ says @JohnsHopkins University professor Ho-Fung Hung #coronavirus
A sociology professor at Johns Hopkins University is available to discuss how the racist and xenophobic treatment of people of Chinese ancestry often escalates during outbreaks of disease such as the current coronavirus that began in China and is spreading…
Communicating about coronavirus can be difficult
Communicating effectively during an outbreak can be tricky for government agencies charged with protecting the public, according to Glen Nowak, former director of media relations at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and professor of advertising and public relations at the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Gauging the threat posed by the coronavirus
Wearing a surgical mask is unlikely to protect healthy people from the novel coronavirus that originated in China, and influenza likely poses a much greater threat to Americans, according to José Cordero, professor of epidemiology and biostatistics in the University of Georgia’s College of Public Health.
How first responders can protect themselves from the coronavirus
Healthcare personnel working on the front lines to contain and prevent the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in China need to take special, yet common, precautions to keep themselves and others safe.