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Does Closing Schools Help Stop the Spread?
This article from the New York times discusses a plan some researchers have in the United States to determine whether school closures actually helped stop the spread of Covid-19. Written May 2, 2020.
Read MoreSeveral Big-Name Authors on the Books That Comfort Them
This article from the New York times shares some book recommendations from several big-name authors for those who might find a little solace in reading.
Read More“‘Human challenge trials,’ where healthy volunteers would be exposed to Covid-19, explained”
This article from the Vox discusses the concept of “human-challenge” trials, and their potential benefits and costs.
Read More“There May Be a Dangerous Shortcut to a Coronavirus Vaccine”
This article from the New York times discusses the idea of a human-challenge trial: intentionally infecting volunteers to see if it would work. The discussion mirrors the ethical quandries of doing randomized controlled trials in economics settings, where researchers suspect that the “treatment” might not be good for people. Written April 30, 2020.
Read More“Why Days 5 to 10 Are So Important When You Have Coronavirus”
This article from the New York times discusses why, if someone is infected, they should monitor the progression of symptoms carefully. From April 30, 2020.
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