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Spiking U.S. coronavirus cases could force rationing decisions similar to those made in Italy, China

Spiking U.S. coronavirus cases could force rationing decisions similar to those made in Italy, China

George Anesi of the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about the difficult decisions doctors face in a pandemic. “In a public health emergency, you shift from a focus on individual patients to how society as a whole benefits and that’s a big change from usual care,” he said.

Arc of Trump’s coronavirus comments defies reality on ground

Arc of Trump’s coronavirus comments defies reality on ground

Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center weighed in on President Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. “The trustworthiness of a president in a time of national crisis is his most important asset,” she said. “And when he says things that are proven to be untrue, or problematic from a public health standpoint, that erodes his credibility and the capacity of the country to prepare adequately.”

Quarantine the cat? Disinfect the dog? The latest advice about the coronavirus and your pets

Quarantine the cat? Disinfect the dog? The latest advice about the coronavirus and your pets

Shelley Rankin of the School of Veterinary Medicine addressed the risk of COVID-19 infection in pets. While the virus could theoretically attach to receptors in the cells of cats and dogs, it’s unlikely, she said. “Still, people infected with SARS-CoV-19 should limit contact with their pets. Wash your hands, and don’t let them lick you on the face.”

This is my body, prepackaged for you

This is my body, prepackaged for you

Amy Behrman of the Perelman School of Medicine said it’s wise for churches to consider how best to offer communion during a pandemic. “I certainly think that communal meals and communion in particular is an opportunity for us to avoid potentially infecting each other by sharing objects, much less sharing food or drink directly,” she said.

How emotional contagion exacts a toll
Face mask and bottle of hand sanitizer

How emotional contagion exacts a toll

From “Purell panic” to sold-out face masks, Wharton’s Sigal Barsade discusses how widespread panic is an emotional contagion amidst the coronavirus epidemic.

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Pa. nursing homes tighten restrictions to control for potential coronavirus spread

Pa. nursing homes tighten restrictions to control for potential coronavirus spread

Kirstin Manges of the Perelman School of Medicine said nursing homes are usually selected for their physical environments and staff friendliness. “However, there is very little out there to allow patients or caregivers to identify how well prepared a nursing home is for a disaster or an outbreak, whether it be the flu or a pandemic,” she said.