Blogs

Exemplars: Emerging COVID-19 Success Story: South Korea Learned the Lessons of MERS

Dr. June-Ho Kim and colleagues are featured by Exemplars of Global Health for their research on South Korea’s response to COVID-19.

New York Times: How Safe Are Outdoor Gatherings?

Dr. Asaf Bitton weighs in on the risks of attending outdoor gatherings during the pandemic.

Building Design + Construction: Are hospitals prepared for the next pandemic?

MASS Design Group and Ariadne Labs’ design study is featured.

Abortion and COVID-19: Ensuring access in the wake of a pandemic

By Jocelyn Fifield, MPH, and Susan Haas, MD, MSc Abortion has long been among the most fragile pieces of women’s health care, and the current COVID-19 pandemic is exposing and in many cases widening existing barriers to care. As health care systems adapt, many have delayed or cancelled “non-essential services” to accommodate COVID-19 patients, preserve… Continue reading Abortion and COVID-19: Ensuring access in the wake of a pandemic

WCVB Boston: Millions expected to travel by car because of COVID-19

Dr. Asaf Bitton on tips to stay safe when traveling for the 4th of July holiday.

New York Times: Study Raises Concerns for Pregnant Women With the Coronavirus

Dr. Neel Shah comments on new data released on pregnant women hospitalizations during the pandemic.

New York Times: A Virus Walks Into a Bar …

Dr. Asaf Bitton quoted in the New York Times on the public health concerns of people returning to the bar scene during the pandemic