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COVID-19 and women in the workforce
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Homepage image: During Women’s History Month, researchers across the University examine what we know today about how COVID-19 has affected women in the workforce, from education to STEMM fields.

COVID-19 and women in the workforce

Experts across Penn explain how the pandemic has exacerbated gender inequality and challenged female career advancement in the STEMM fields, education, and business.

Michele W. Berger, Kristina García, Dee Patel, Louisa Shepard

The Philadelphia Orchestra is playing safe
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Results of the experiments so far, along with insights from Penn Medicine’s P.J. Brennan, have helped inform the arrangement of members of The Philadelphia Orchestra as they have resumed performances that are captured and later streamed on their new “Digital Stage.” (Image: The Philadelphia Orchestra)

The Philadelphia Orchestra is playing safe

Penn experts are working with The Philadelphia Orchestra to study the aerosol droplets that wind and brass musicians produce when playing. Their findings, aimed at reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission, could help the Orchestra once again play together.

Katherine Unger Baillie

Black churches fill a unique role in combating vaccine fears

Black churches fill a unique role in combating vaccine fears

Paris Butler of the Perelman School of Medicine and a colleague spoke to 21 Philadelphia faith leaders to answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. “Being an African American myself, and growing up in a Baptist church, I understand the value of that trusted voice,” Butler said. “If we don’t reach out to them, we’re making a mistake.”

Keeping workers safe: What do the numbers say?
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Keeping workers safe: What do the numbers say?

Wharton’s Hummy Song discusses research on the impact of business closures on COVID-19 infection rates.

From Knowledge at Wharton

Fewer people take a ‘wait and see’ approach to COVID-19 vaccine—here’s what changed their minds

Fewer people take a ‘wait and see’ approach to COVID-19 vaccine—here’s what changed their minds

Alison Buttenheim of the School of Nursing spoke about hesitancy surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines. “It’s really easy to only focus on the benefits and potential harms and risks of the vaccine, and just ignore the disease,” she said. “We all misestimate our risk.”

Delayed emergencies in COVID times
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Delayed emergencies in COVID times

A new study shows how often people put off non-COVID emergency care during the pandemic, who stayed home, and what kind of care they deferred.

From Penn LDI

How Penn Medicine is getting COVID-19 vaccines to communities that need it most
A community health care worker wearing a face shield and mask leans toward a seated community member in a face mask asking question prior to receiving a vaccine.

Janet Haas, a member of the William Penn Foundation, administers a vaccine at the School of the Future In West Philadelphia. (Image: Penn Medicine News)

How Penn Medicine is getting COVID-19 vaccines to communities that need it most

Direct outreach to elderly and vulnerable populations, and working with Philadelphia faith leaders has led to community-based clinics throughout West Philadelphia.

From Penn Medicine News

The evolving science of face masks and COVID-19
Young child’s face covered in a face mask covered in cartoon foxes.

The evolving science of face masks and COVID-19

Experts agree that masks should be used—and increasingly, they are emphasizing the use of better masks to combat the spread of the coronavirus.