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Q&A: 'We’re relying on the word of Vladimir Putin' for Russian vaccine

Q&A: 'We’re relying on the word of Vladimir Putin' for Russian vaccine

Paul Offit of the Perelman School of Medicine was interviewed about Russia’s claims that it has approved a COVID-19 vaccine. “When Vladimir Putin says that it looks good, it’s safe, it’s effective, what he means is that there have been these patients presumably producing antibodies—and nobody died,” he said. “But he can’t possibly know that what they have in Russia is safe or effective, really, until they move to Phase III trials. Which doesn’t even start until next week.”

Maps, pandemics, and reckoning with history
Forthcoming

Forthcoming

Maps, pandemics, and reckoning with history

Geospatial data has long been an important tool for scientists and scholars, but now, as society grapples with both coronavirus and a history of systemic racism, can maps help chart a path toward a brighter future?

Erica K. Brockmeier

Coronavirus turmoil raises depression risks in young adults

Coronavirus turmoil raises depression risks in young adults

Maria A. Oquendo of the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about how pandemic-related social isolation could derail teens’ emotional development. “One of the key jobs that a teenager has developmentally is to learn how to develop trusting friendships and resolve conflicts in ways that are constructive and productive,” she said.

COVID-19 cases top 20 million world-wide

COVID-19 cases top 20 million world-wide

Jeff Morris of the Perelman School of Medicine said the current number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. shows how the country has failed to manage the pandemic. “Our focus this summer should have been to get our viral levels down as low as possible by the end of summer” he said. “That really hasn’t happened.”

Primary care, delivered
Santosh Nori and Jay Shah in front of medical van

Primary care, delivered

Class of 2019 alumni, in collaboration with Sayre Health Clinic, bring housing and food insecure people in Philadelphia primary care through a medically outfitted van.
Health officials ramp up effort to convince public that vaccine decisions will be based on science, not politics

Health officials ramp up effort to convince public that vaccine decisions will be based on science, not politics

Steven Joffe of the Perelman School of Medicine said the FDA’s actions surrounding the creation of a COVID-19 vaccine matter more than the agency’s statements. “Specifically, I think transparency about the data and about the process for decision-making are going to be critical for public and professional/scientific confidence in the vaccine,” he said.

SP2 student launches remote health care Kickstarter project during COVID-19
Linya (Leah) Liu standing outside wearing a coat, hat and scarf.

Linya (Leah) Liu. (Image: SP2 News)

SP2 student launches remote health care Kickstarter project during COVID-19

Liu is working with the startup Nexusera to respond to the surging need for remote care caused by the pandemic by connecting patients with their families and caretakers through a medication adherence management system.

From the School of Social Policy & Practice

Taiwan’s tech-savvy citizens helped flatten its COVID-19 curve
Pedestrians and bicyclists at a crosswalk wearing face coverings in a Taiwanese city.

Taiwan’s tech-savvy citizens helped flatten its COVID-19 curve

A new study examines how Taiwan’s existing digital systems, openness of government data, and an empathic community contributed to a successful pandemic response.

From Knowledge at Wharton