Increasing Screen Time During COVID-19 Could Be Harmful to Kids' Eyesight
Shu-Fang Shih and Olivia Killeen
The coronavirus pandemic is remaking the way children learn, and it could have an impact on their eyes.
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Stacking Protections against Disease: What Do Driving a Car and Occupational Health Have to Do with the Coronavirus?
Aurora Le
Preventing the spread of disease is essential for our health. So is having a steady income. To get us back to work safely, occupational health experts are helping us “stack” protective measures—use multiple layers of safeguards—to truly protect workers, clients, patients, and visitors from the potential harms of environmental exposures on the job and in other spaces we frequent.
How Do You Stay Safe Now That States Are Reopening? An Expert Explains How to Assess Risk When Reconnecting With Friends and Family
Ryan Malosh
Now that states are relaxing social distancing restrictions, people desperately want to see friends and family, go to a restaurant and let our kids have playdates. Even grocery shopping sounds fun. But how can you do that and still stay safe? Ryan Malosh, who is immune-compromised himself, walks you through some decision-making.
What US States Can Learn From COVID-19 Transition Planning in Europe
Holly Jarman, Sarah Rozenblum, and Scott Greer
Two months after a rapid rise in coronavirus cases spread throughout Europe, many European governments are planning to reopen their economies. What lessons will we learn from Europe's example? Two professors and a PhD student from Michigan Public Health take a look into the possibilities.
Recessions Often Improve Population Health, but COVID-19 May Be Different
Sarah Burgard and Lucie Kalousova
Mortality rates typically fall during economic downturns. But the unprecedented features of the COVID-19 shutdown suggest that trend might not hold this time.
Checking Blood for Coronavirus Antibodies--3 Questions Answered About Serological Tests and Immunity
Aubree Gordon
Coronavirus testing in the United States is moving into a new phase as scientists begin looking into people’s blood for signs they’ve been infected by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Michigan Public Health Epidemiologist Aubree Gordon explains how this testing works,