Think you’re young and safe from COVID-19? Your immune system might disagree Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Think you’re young and safe from COVID-19? Your immune system might disagree Christopher Hunter of the School of Veterinary Medicine said young people are at risk of developing a cytokine storm in response to COVID-19. “While the vast majority of young people are going to be fine, we’re seeing reports here and there of when this isn’t going to be the case,” he said. Why the push for a quick coronavirus vaccine could backfire Penn In the News Politico.com Why the push for a quick coronavirus vaccine could backfire Paul Offit of the Perelman School of Medicine expressed concern over calls to quickly push a coronavirus vaccine through safety testing. “People are so scared of coronavirus that even those who are young and healthy will be willing to take a relatively untested product—even though the wild-type virus is unlikely to kill them,” he said. Allison Hoffman on congressional response to coronavirus Allison Hoffman is an an expert in health care law and policy.(Image: Penn Law) Allison Hoffman on congressional response to coronavirus Penn Law Professor Allison Hoffman, a health care law and policy expert, explains HR 6201 and what it means in practical terms. Campus ministries continue to serve the community University Chaplain Charles Howard heads the Spiritual and Religious Life Center at Penn. (Image: Candace DiCarlo) Campus ministries continue to serve the community The leaders of Penn campus ministries are coming together on virtual platforms to create ways to support the people of Penn and Philadelphia, while also supporting each other. How long will Americans be fighting the coronavirus? Penn In the News The New York Times How long will Americans be fighting the coronavirus? Michael Levy of the Perelman School of Medicine said it’s unlikely that Americans will be able to maintain social distancing long term. “I don’t think we can maintain social distancing as it is right now for the duration of the epidemic,” he said. Coronavirus outbreak revives dangerous race myths and pseudoscience Penn In the News NBC News Coronavirus outbreak revives dangerous race myths and pseudoscience PIK Professor Dorothy Roberts spoke about misinformation regarding race and public health, such as the myth that black people are immune to coronavirus. “These myths have a track record not just of shaping attitudes but of shaping policy and practice in public and private spaces, in hospitals and in schools, in workplaces, too,” she said. Coronavirus and the election Coronavirus and the election Political science professor Marc Meredith shares his thoughts with Penn Today on what the coronavirus pandemic could mean for primaries, traditional campaigning activities, and voter turnout. LAX coronavirus screenings are haphazard, travelers say. Experts say they’re futile Penn In the News Los Angeles Times LAX coronavirus screenings are haphazard, travelers say. Experts say they’re futile Carolyn Cannuscio of the Perelman School of Medicine commented on the crowded holding areas for international travelers awaiting health screenings at U.S. airports. “This to me is the very definition of what we should not be doing,” she said. “We’re creating a risk there, and we’re very likely to miss people who are in fact infected and may also be transmitting the virus but haven’t yet had symptoms.” Coronavirus paid sick leave bill ‘does not go far enough’ and leaves many workers unprotected, economists warn Penn In the News Newsweek Coronavirus paid sick leave bill ‘does not go far enough’ and leaves many workers unprotected, economists warn Ioana Marinescu of the School of Social Policy & Practice spoke about the role of paid sick leave in preventing the spread of COVID-19. “Not paying sick leave may allow some businesses to stay afloat, instead of laying off everybody and therefore lowering employment,” she said. “But on the other hand this would spread the epidemic more, further compromising the economy and threatening the same businesses.” COVID-19 and your pet: Tips from Penn Vet Weapons-grade cuteness.nocred COVID-19 and your pet: Tips from Penn Vet Microbiology experts Shelley Rankin and Stephen Cole have compiled some facts and tips to keep in mind regarding COVID-19 and your pets. Load More
Why the push for a quick coronavirus vaccine could backfire Penn In the News Politico.com Why the push for a quick coronavirus vaccine could backfire Paul Offit of the Perelman School of Medicine expressed concern over calls to quickly push a coronavirus vaccine through safety testing. “People are so scared of coronavirus that even those who are young and healthy will be willing to take a relatively untested product—even though the wild-type virus is unlikely to kill them,” he said. Allison Hoffman on congressional response to coronavirus Allison Hoffman is an an expert in health care law and policy.(Image: Penn Law) Allison Hoffman on congressional response to coronavirus Penn Law Professor Allison Hoffman, a health care law and policy expert, explains HR 6201 and what it means in practical terms. Campus ministries continue to serve the community University Chaplain Charles Howard heads the Spiritual and Religious Life Center at Penn. (Image: Candace DiCarlo) Campus ministries continue to serve the community The leaders of Penn campus ministries are coming together on virtual platforms to create ways to support the people of Penn and Philadelphia, while also supporting each other. How long will Americans be fighting the coronavirus? Penn In the News The New York Times How long will Americans be fighting the coronavirus? Michael Levy of the Perelman School of Medicine said it’s unlikely that Americans will be able to maintain social distancing long term. “I don’t think we can maintain social distancing as it is right now for the duration of the epidemic,” he said. Coronavirus outbreak revives dangerous race myths and pseudoscience Penn In the News NBC News Coronavirus outbreak revives dangerous race myths and pseudoscience PIK Professor Dorothy Roberts spoke about misinformation regarding race and public health, such as the myth that black people are immune to coronavirus. “These myths have a track record not just of shaping attitudes but of shaping policy and practice in public and private spaces, in hospitals and in schools, in workplaces, too,” she said. Coronavirus and the election Coronavirus and the election Political science professor Marc Meredith shares his thoughts with Penn Today on what the coronavirus pandemic could mean for primaries, traditional campaigning activities, and voter turnout. LAX coronavirus screenings are haphazard, travelers say. Experts say they’re futile Penn In the News Los Angeles Times LAX coronavirus screenings are haphazard, travelers say. Experts say they’re futile Carolyn Cannuscio of the Perelman School of Medicine commented on the crowded holding areas for international travelers awaiting health screenings at U.S. airports. “This to me is the very definition of what we should not be doing,” she said. “We’re creating a risk there, and we’re very likely to miss people who are in fact infected and may also be transmitting the virus but haven’t yet had symptoms.” Coronavirus paid sick leave bill ‘does not go far enough’ and leaves many workers unprotected, economists warn Penn In the News Newsweek Coronavirus paid sick leave bill ‘does not go far enough’ and leaves many workers unprotected, economists warn Ioana Marinescu of the School of Social Policy & Practice spoke about the role of paid sick leave in preventing the spread of COVID-19. “Not paying sick leave may allow some businesses to stay afloat, instead of laying off everybody and therefore lowering employment,” she said. “But on the other hand this would spread the epidemic more, further compromising the economy and threatening the same businesses.” COVID-19 and your pet: Tips from Penn Vet Weapons-grade cuteness.nocred COVID-19 and your pet: Tips from Penn Vet Microbiology experts Shelley Rankin and Stephen Cole have compiled some facts and tips to keep in mind regarding COVID-19 and your pets. Load More
Allison Hoffman on congressional response to coronavirus Allison Hoffman is an an expert in health care law and policy.(Image: Penn Law) Allison Hoffman on congressional response to coronavirus Penn Law Professor Allison Hoffman, a health care law and policy expert, explains HR 6201 and what it means in practical terms.
Campus ministries continue to serve the community University Chaplain Charles Howard heads the Spiritual and Religious Life Center at Penn. (Image: Candace DiCarlo) Campus ministries continue to serve the community The leaders of Penn campus ministries are coming together on virtual platforms to create ways to support the people of Penn and Philadelphia, while also supporting each other.
How long will Americans be fighting the coronavirus? Penn In the News The New York Times How long will Americans be fighting the coronavirus? Michael Levy of the Perelman School of Medicine said it’s unlikely that Americans will be able to maintain social distancing long term. “I don’t think we can maintain social distancing as it is right now for the duration of the epidemic,” he said. Coronavirus outbreak revives dangerous race myths and pseudoscience Penn In the News NBC News Coronavirus outbreak revives dangerous race myths and pseudoscience PIK Professor Dorothy Roberts spoke about misinformation regarding race and public health, such as the myth that black people are immune to coronavirus. “These myths have a track record not just of shaping attitudes but of shaping policy and practice in public and private spaces, in hospitals and in schools, in workplaces, too,” she said. Coronavirus and the election Coronavirus and the election Political science professor Marc Meredith shares his thoughts with Penn Today on what the coronavirus pandemic could mean for primaries, traditional campaigning activities, and voter turnout. LAX coronavirus screenings are haphazard, travelers say. Experts say they’re futile Penn In the News Los Angeles Times LAX coronavirus screenings are haphazard, travelers say. Experts say they’re futile Carolyn Cannuscio of the Perelman School of Medicine commented on the crowded holding areas for international travelers awaiting health screenings at U.S. airports. “This to me is the very definition of what we should not be doing,” she said. “We’re creating a risk there, and we’re very likely to miss people who are in fact infected and may also be transmitting the virus but haven’t yet had symptoms.” Coronavirus paid sick leave bill ‘does not go far enough’ and leaves many workers unprotected, economists warn Penn In the News Newsweek Coronavirus paid sick leave bill ‘does not go far enough’ and leaves many workers unprotected, economists warn Ioana Marinescu of the School of Social Policy & Practice spoke about the role of paid sick leave in preventing the spread of COVID-19. “Not paying sick leave may allow some businesses to stay afloat, instead of laying off everybody and therefore lowering employment,” she said. “But on the other hand this would spread the epidemic more, further compromising the economy and threatening the same businesses.” COVID-19 and your pet: Tips from Penn Vet Weapons-grade cuteness.nocred COVID-19 and your pet: Tips from Penn Vet Microbiology experts Shelley Rankin and Stephen Cole have compiled some facts and tips to keep in mind regarding COVID-19 and your pets. Load More
Coronavirus outbreak revives dangerous race myths and pseudoscience Penn In the News NBC News Coronavirus outbreak revives dangerous race myths and pseudoscience PIK Professor Dorothy Roberts spoke about misinformation regarding race and public health, such as the myth that black people are immune to coronavirus. “These myths have a track record not just of shaping attitudes but of shaping policy and practice in public and private spaces, in hospitals and in schools, in workplaces, too,” she said. Coronavirus and the election Coronavirus and the election Political science professor Marc Meredith shares his thoughts with Penn Today on what the coronavirus pandemic could mean for primaries, traditional campaigning activities, and voter turnout. LAX coronavirus screenings are haphazard, travelers say. Experts say they’re futile Penn In the News Los Angeles Times LAX coronavirus screenings are haphazard, travelers say. Experts say they’re futile Carolyn Cannuscio of the Perelman School of Medicine commented on the crowded holding areas for international travelers awaiting health screenings at U.S. airports. “This to me is the very definition of what we should not be doing,” she said. “We’re creating a risk there, and we’re very likely to miss people who are in fact infected and may also be transmitting the virus but haven’t yet had symptoms.” Coronavirus paid sick leave bill ‘does not go far enough’ and leaves many workers unprotected, economists warn Penn In the News Newsweek Coronavirus paid sick leave bill ‘does not go far enough’ and leaves many workers unprotected, economists warn Ioana Marinescu of the School of Social Policy & Practice spoke about the role of paid sick leave in preventing the spread of COVID-19. “Not paying sick leave may allow some businesses to stay afloat, instead of laying off everybody and therefore lowering employment,” she said. “But on the other hand this would spread the epidemic more, further compromising the economy and threatening the same businesses.” COVID-19 and your pet: Tips from Penn Vet Weapons-grade cuteness.nocred COVID-19 and your pet: Tips from Penn Vet Microbiology experts Shelley Rankin and Stephen Cole have compiled some facts and tips to keep in mind regarding COVID-19 and your pets. Load More
Coronavirus and the election Coronavirus and the election Political science professor Marc Meredith shares his thoughts with Penn Today on what the coronavirus pandemic could mean for primaries, traditional campaigning activities, and voter turnout.
LAX coronavirus screenings are haphazard, travelers say. Experts say they’re futile Penn In the News Los Angeles Times LAX coronavirus screenings are haphazard, travelers say. Experts say they’re futile Carolyn Cannuscio of the Perelman School of Medicine commented on the crowded holding areas for international travelers awaiting health screenings at U.S. airports. “This to me is the very definition of what we should not be doing,” she said. “We’re creating a risk there, and we’re very likely to miss people who are in fact infected and may also be transmitting the virus but haven’t yet had symptoms.” Coronavirus paid sick leave bill ‘does not go far enough’ and leaves many workers unprotected, economists warn Penn In the News Newsweek Coronavirus paid sick leave bill ‘does not go far enough’ and leaves many workers unprotected, economists warn Ioana Marinescu of the School of Social Policy & Practice spoke about the role of paid sick leave in preventing the spread of COVID-19. “Not paying sick leave may allow some businesses to stay afloat, instead of laying off everybody and therefore lowering employment,” she said. “But on the other hand this would spread the epidemic more, further compromising the economy and threatening the same businesses.” COVID-19 and your pet: Tips from Penn Vet Weapons-grade cuteness.nocred COVID-19 and your pet: Tips from Penn Vet Microbiology experts Shelley Rankin and Stephen Cole have compiled some facts and tips to keep in mind regarding COVID-19 and your pets. Load More
Coronavirus paid sick leave bill ‘does not go far enough’ and leaves many workers unprotected, economists warn Penn In the News Newsweek Coronavirus paid sick leave bill ‘does not go far enough’ and leaves many workers unprotected, economists warn Ioana Marinescu of the School of Social Policy & Practice spoke about the role of paid sick leave in preventing the spread of COVID-19. “Not paying sick leave may allow some businesses to stay afloat, instead of laying off everybody and therefore lowering employment,” she said. “But on the other hand this would spread the epidemic more, further compromising the economy and threatening the same businesses.” COVID-19 and your pet: Tips from Penn Vet Weapons-grade cuteness.nocred COVID-19 and your pet: Tips from Penn Vet Microbiology experts Shelley Rankin and Stephen Cole have compiled some facts and tips to keep in mind regarding COVID-19 and your pets.
COVID-19 and your pet: Tips from Penn Vet Weapons-grade cuteness.nocred COVID-19 and your pet: Tips from Penn Vet Microbiology experts Shelley Rankin and Stephen Cole have compiled some facts and tips to keep in mind regarding COVID-19 and your pets.