SARS-CoV-2 is moving between humans and wildlife around the U.S. Recent research at Penn and elsewhere underscores that SARS-CoV-2 has jumped repeatedly between species during the COVID-19 pandemic. SARS-CoV-2 is moving between humans and wildlife around the U.S. In humans the pandemic is showing signs of ebbing. In white-tailed deer and other wildlife, however, infections appear widespread.
Nearly two years into the pandemic, women still lag behind men in job-recovery statistics Penn In the News PhillyVoice Nearly two years into the pandemic, women still lag behind men in job-recovery statistics Pilar Gonalons-Pons of the School of Arts & Sciences spoke about the pandemic’s disproportionate effects on women. "At the beginning of the pandemic, many experts said that the increase in gender inequality would be short-term, as it was caused by the pandemic, but two years in, I think it's harder to make that argument,” she said. COVID-19 vaccines for young children COVID-19 vaccines for young children As the pandemic enters its third year, kids under five can’t get vaccinated. Researchers explain what’s been unfolding with the vaccine authorization process. How nurses can be at the forefront of battling pandemic misinformation Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) How nurses can be at the forefront of battling pandemic misinformation A study from the School of Nursing concluded that nurses can play a major role in helping patients navigate information and misinformation about the pandemic. “We have to craft our messages, and then we, as individuals, need to also have some level of health and science literacy, and I think we can help in garnering that as well,” Dean Antonia Villarruel said. Should you still wear a mask? Penn In the News The New York Times Should you still wear a mask? David Rubin of the Perelman School of Medicine said most children have a lower risk of serious illness than adults when it comes to COVID-19. Perceptions shaped social behavior during the pandemic Perceptions shaped social behavior during the pandemic Research from Penn psychologists found that Americans who most feared losing their connections continued interacting with others, paradoxically acting in ways that risked prolonging disease-mitigating social restrictions. 9,000 Pennsylvanians died in the omicron surge: ‘One of the most deadly waves we’ve seen’ Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer 9,000 Pennsylvanians died in the omicron surge: ‘One of the most deadly waves we’ve seen’ P.J. Brennan of the University of Pennsylvania Health System said COVID-19 related hospitalizations have fallen more than 80%: “We continue to see a steady and encouraging decline in patients with COVID seeking care.” Opinion: Why the FDA was wrong to delay authorization of vaccines for kids under 5 Penn In the News The Washington Post Opinion: Why the FDA was wrong to delay authorization of vaccines for kids under 5 Emily Largent of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues from Stanford University and the University of Denver denounced the FDA’s decisions to delay authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children younger than 5. “Waiting for third-dose results before opening access will inevitably lead to thousands more children being infected with the coronavirus without the protection of a vaccine,” they wrote. The politics of getting to the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic Penn In the News Morning Edition (NPR) The politics of getting to the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel said lifting indoor mask mandates is premature and that the public needs clearer guidance on when it will be possible to return to normal. Combating health misinformation Combating health misinformation A new article from Penn Nursing explains how unreliable and false health information accelerated during the pandemic, and how social media platforms amplified the problem. Load More
COVID-19 vaccines for young children COVID-19 vaccines for young children As the pandemic enters its third year, kids under five can’t get vaccinated. Researchers explain what’s been unfolding with the vaccine authorization process.
How nurses can be at the forefront of battling pandemic misinformation Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) How nurses can be at the forefront of battling pandemic misinformation A study from the School of Nursing concluded that nurses can play a major role in helping patients navigate information and misinformation about the pandemic. “We have to craft our messages, and then we, as individuals, need to also have some level of health and science literacy, and I think we can help in garnering that as well,” Dean Antonia Villarruel said. Should you still wear a mask? Penn In the News The New York Times Should you still wear a mask? David Rubin of the Perelman School of Medicine said most children have a lower risk of serious illness than adults when it comes to COVID-19. Perceptions shaped social behavior during the pandemic Perceptions shaped social behavior during the pandemic Research from Penn psychologists found that Americans who most feared losing their connections continued interacting with others, paradoxically acting in ways that risked prolonging disease-mitigating social restrictions. 9,000 Pennsylvanians died in the omicron surge: ‘One of the most deadly waves we’ve seen’ Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer 9,000 Pennsylvanians died in the omicron surge: ‘One of the most deadly waves we’ve seen’ P.J. Brennan of the University of Pennsylvania Health System said COVID-19 related hospitalizations have fallen more than 80%: “We continue to see a steady and encouraging decline in patients with COVID seeking care.” Opinion: Why the FDA was wrong to delay authorization of vaccines for kids under 5 Penn In the News The Washington Post Opinion: Why the FDA was wrong to delay authorization of vaccines for kids under 5 Emily Largent of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues from Stanford University and the University of Denver denounced the FDA’s decisions to delay authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children younger than 5. “Waiting for third-dose results before opening access will inevitably lead to thousands more children being infected with the coronavirus without the protection of a vaccine,” they wrote. The politics of getting to the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic Penn In the News Morning Edition (NPR) The politics of getting to the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel said lifting indoor mask mandates is premature and that the public needs clearer guidance on when it will be possible to return to normal. Combating health misinformation Combating health misinformation A new article from Penn Nursing explains how unreliable and false health information accelerated during the pandemic, and how social media platforms amplified the problem. Load More
Should you still wear a mask? Penn In the News The New York Times Should you still wear a mask? David Rubin of the Perelman School of Medicine said most children have a lower risk of serious illness than adults when it comes to COVID-19. Perceptions shaped social behavior during the pandemic Perceptions shaped social behavior during the pandemic Research from Penn psychologists found that Americans who most feared losing their connections continued interacting with others, paradoxically acting in ways that risked prolonging disease-mitigating social restrictions. 9,000 Pennsylvanians died in the omicron surge: ‘One of the most deadly waves we’ve seen’ Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer 9,000 Pennsylvanians died in the omicron surge: ‘One of the most deadly waves we’ve seen’ P.J. Brennan of the University of Pennsylvania Health System said COVID-19 related hospitalizations have fallen more than 80%: “We continue to see a steady and encouraging decline in patients with COVID seeking care.” Opinion: Why the FDA was wrong to delay authorization of vaccines for kids under 5 Penn In the News The Washington Post Opinion: Why the FDA was wrong to delay authorization of vaccines for kids under 5 Emily Largent of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues from Stanford University and the University of Denver denounced the FDA’s decisions to delay authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children younger than 5. “Waiting for third-dose results before opening access will inevitably lead to thousands more children being infected with the coronavirus without the protection of a vaccine,” they wrote. The politics of getting to the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic Penn In the News Morning Edition (NPR) The politics of getting to the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel said lifting indoor mask mandates is premature and that the public needs clearer guidance on when it will be possible to return to normal. Combating health misinformation Combating health misinformation A new article from Penn Nursing explains how unreliable and false health information accelerated during the pandemic, and how social media platforms amplified the problem. Load More
Perceptions shaped social behavior during the pandemic Perceptions shaped social behavior during the pandemic Research from Penn psychologists found that Americans who most feared losing their connections continued interacting with others, paradoxically acting in ways that risked prolonging disease-mitigating social restrictions.
9,000 Pennsylvanians died in the omicron surge: ‘One of the most deadly waves we’ve seen’ Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer 9,000 Pennsylvanians died in the omicron surge: ‘One of the most deadly waves we’ve seen’ P.J. Brennan of the University of Pennsylvania Health System said COVID-19 related hospitalizations have fallen more than 80%: “We continue to see a steady and encouraging decline in patients with COVID seeking care.” Opinion: Why the FDA was wrong to delay authorization of vaccines for kids under 5 Penn In the News The Washington Post Opinion: Why the FDA was wrong to delay authorization of vaccines for kids under 5 Emily Largent of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues from Stanford University and the University of Denver denounced the FDA’s decisions to delay authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children younger than 5. “Waiting for third-dose results before opening access will inevitably lead to thousands more children being infected with the coronavirus without the protection of a vaccine,” they wrote. The politics of getting to the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic Penn In the News Morning Edition (NPR) The politics of getting to the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel said lifting indoor mask mandates is premature and that the public needs clearer guidance on when it will be possible to return to normal. Combating health misinformation Combating health misinformation A new article from Penn Nursing explains how unreliable and false health information accelerated during the pandemic, and how social media platforms amplified the problem. Load More
Opinion: Why the FDA was wrong to delay authorization of vaccines for kids under 5 Penn In the News The Washington Post Opinion: Why the FDA was wrong to delay authorization of vaccines for kids under 5 Emily Largent of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues from Stanford University and the University of Denver denounced the FDA’s decisions to delay authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children younger than 5. “Waiting for third-dose results before opening access will inevitably lead to thousands more children being infected with the coronavirus without the protection of a vaccine,” they wrote. The politics of getting to the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic Penn In the News Morning Edition (NPR) The politics of getting to the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel said lifting indoor mask mandates is premature and that the public needs clearer guidance on when it will be possible to return to normal. Combating health misinformation Combating health misinformation A new article from Penn Nursing explains how unreliable and false health information accelerated during the pandemic, and how social media platforms amplified the problem. Load More
The politics of getting to the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic Penn In the News Morning Edition (NPR) The politics of getting to the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel said lifting indoor mask mandates is premature and that the public needs clearer guidance on when it will be possible to return to normal. Combating health misinformation Combating health misinformation A new article from Penn Nursing explains how unreliable and false health information accelerated during the pandemic, and how social media platforms amplified the problem.
Combating health misinformation Combating health misinformation A new article from Penn Nursing explains how unreliable and false health information accelerated during the pandemic, and how social media platforms amplified the problem.