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A third of Americans now show signs of clinical anxiety or depression, Census Bureau finds amid coronavirus pandemic

A third of Americans now show signs of clinical anxiety or depression, Census Bureau finds amid coronavirus pandemic

Maria A. Oquendo of the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about the pandemic’s negative effects on Americans’ mental health. “It’s understandable given what’s happening. It would be strange if you didn’t feel anxious and depressed,” she said. “This virus is not like a hurricane or earthquake or even terrorist attack. It’s not something you can see or touch, and yet the fear of it is everywhere.”

High-impact giving during a global crisis
Graphic illustration of essential worker delivering groceries to an older couple

High-impact giving during a global crisis

Penn Today talks with Kat Rosqueta and Kelly Andrews of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy to discuss how to give when the need is great

Kristina García

Virtual palliative care doctors are a ‘bright spot’ in dark times
An elderly person’s hands holding a iPad.

Virtual palliative care doctors are a ‘bright spot’ in dark times

An initiative to provide virtual palliative care for nursing home patients, their families, and staff in a group of West Philadelphia nursing homes is providing comfort in the best and safest way possible during the pandemic.

Side Gigs for Good during COVID-19
Person wearing a face mask in a grocery store standing next to a shopping cart.

Side Gigs for Good during COVID-19

Whether making masks, writing letters, raising funds, or shopping for neighbors, members of the Penn community have stepped up during the pandemic to support those in need.

Michele W. Berger , Katherine Unger Baillie

COVID-19 checkup
A grandparent and a child sit on a park bench in daylight, both wearing masks and sitting six feet apart.

COVID-19 checkup

Ezekiel J. Emanuel, vice provost for global initiatives and a physician, gave an update on the pandemic during a Perry World House virtual earlier this week. He says summer is a good time to open up in stages but cautions about fall.

Kristen de Groot

‘Science by press release’: Sudden rise of vaccine developer Moderna rankles some in scientific establishment

‘Science by press release’: Sudden rise of vaccine developer Moderna rankles some in scientific establishment

Drew Weissman of the Perelman School of Medicine commented on an announcement by Moderna Inc. that they have made progress on their mRNA-based coronavirus vaccine. “There are still many stages that need to be achieved,” cautioned Weissman, who developed and licensed the technique used in the research.

Internet connectivity during the novel coronavirus pandemic
laptop on the floor of an empty room with cable, pliers and other tools for hooking up internet router and modem.

Internet connectivity during the novel coronavirus pandemic

A Q&A with Penn Law’s Christopher Yoo on the importance of internet connectivity at this moment, with millions of people around the world working and schooling from home.

From Penn Carey Law

Oral care during COVID-19
Parent brushes their toddler’s teeth seen in a bathroom mirror

Oral care during COVID-19

Experts from the School of Dental Medicine share tips on how to maintain healthy teeth and gums even when a trip to the dentist isn’t in the cards for the time being and what to expect as restrictions are lifted.

Katherine Unger Baillie