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USDA confirms that Winston the pug, believed to be first dog with coronavirus, was never infected

USDA confirms that Winston the pug, believed to be first dog with coronavirus, was never infected

Shelley Rankin of the School of Veterinary Medicine said there may have been discrepancies in how labs have tested pets for COVID-19. “Samples can be positive initially but can be degraded with specimen handling,” she said, and false positives “can also occur if the original specimen had a very low number of organisms.”

Politics, pandemics, and protests 
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Politics, pandemics, and protests 

Exactly how the coronavirus pandemic, the current unrest, and the nation’s economic woes will affect November’s presidential election is unclear, but voter turnout will be key, according to two political experts. 

Kristen de Groot

As states reopen, here’s what parents should know about distanced play dates, expanded social bubbles and more

As states reopen, here’s what parents should know about distanced play dates, expanded social bubbles and more

Alison Buttenheim of the School of Nursing offered advice to those considering expanding their social contact as shelter-in-places orders are lifted. “Wearing a mask, plus staying at least six feet (and farther) away, plus keeping the time together short is a good decision-making formula,” she said.

Performing organ transplants safely amid the COVID-19 outbreak
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Performing organ transplants safely amid the COVID-19 outbreak

The unique challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, coupled with fewer organ donations, led to a tremendous reduction in transplant procedures in the United States. But the Penn Transplant Institute is working through the crisis.

Penn Medicine

Coronavirus or COVID? A glossary to help navigate pandemic vocabulary
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Coronavirus or COVID? A glossary to help navigate pandemic vocabulary

As scientific jargon and new words become prevalent in headlines, social media, and everyday conversations, Penn Today provides key definitions and context for making sense of COVID-19.

Erica K. Brockmeier

In lockdown, a neighborhood opens up

In lockdown, a neighborhood opens up

Francesca Russello Ammon of the Stuart Weitzman School of Design spoke about how communities have become closer during the pandemic. “The scale of life has changed,” she said. “Your world has shrunk. The neighborhood and the block become really important.”

Bridging the communication divide for Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities
Student Kate Panzer sewing protective mask

Alum Kate Panzer had just a little experience sewing before she began making the clear-fronted masks. “I’ve learned so much about sewing,” she says. “People across the world have pulled out their sewing machines to provide this resource.” (Image: Courtesy Kate Panzer)

Bridging the communication divide for Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities

Clear-fronted face masks, better and more frequent interpreters, and amped up involvement from local organizations have made a big difference during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Michele W. Berger

‘Expanding what it means to be a class’
Allison Lassiter, Randall Mason, Michael Luegering, Joshua Mosley, Richard Farley, and Michael Henry.

Clockwise from top left: Allison Lassiter, Randall Mason, Michael Luegering, Joshua Mosley, Richard Farley, and Michael Henry. (Image: Weitzman School News)

‘Expanding what it means to be a class’

Allison Lassiter, Randall Mason, Michael Luegering, Joshua Mosley, Richard Farley, and Michael Henry had to work quickly and creatively to shift their classes from a hands-on learning experience to a virtual one.

From the Weitzman School of Design

Jiaqi Song on his Roman quarantine
Young man holding a camera jumps above a trash can in the middle of busy Times Square

Jiaqi Song shoots a vlog in the middle of Times Square during a career trek organized by Wharton Asia Exchange (pre-pandemic photo).

Jiaqi Song on his Roman quarantine

Jiaqi Song meant to study in Italy for his spring semester—just not like this. Penn Today talks with the Penn sophomore about navigating online classwork, personal projects, and family time.

Kristina García