Tag: COVID-19

SciMoms COVID FAQs: Do masks slow the spread of COVID-19?

by Alison Bernstein, posted in Health, Risk

In this series of COVID FAQs, the SciMoms answer frequently asked questions about the coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic. In this post, we focus on masks. Do masks slow the spread of COVID-19? Are masks dangerous? Should kids wear masks? What are current mask recommendations in the US? Photo by Adam Nieścioruk on Unsplash CDC currently … Continue reading SciMoms COVID FAQs: Do masks slow the spread of COVID-19?

COVID-19 Science Has Become Partisan. Who Can You Trust?

by SciMoms, posted in Health, Risk

Image credit: Наркологическая Клиника The United States has one of the highest numbers of daily COVID-19 deaths in the world. There are many underlying causes, like poor healthcare in many populations, the lack of social safety nets, and low pandemic readiness. Perhaps most frustrating of all? The way our government’s partisanization of science has broken … Continue reading COVID-19 Science Has Become Partisan. Who Can You Trust?

SciMoms COVID FAQs: Diagnostic COVID testing

by Alison Bernstein, posted in Health, Risk

In this series of COVID FAQs, the SciMoms answer frequently asked questions about the coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic. In this post, we focus on diagnostic testing. What is a COVID-19 test? How accurate are COVID-19 diagnostic tests? Why is testing important? Image by Fernando Zhiminaicela from Pixabay  What is a COVID-19 test?  A COVID-19 test is when a … Continue reading SciMoms COVID FAQs: Diagnostic COVID testing

SciMoms COVID FAQs: Who is at high-risk for COVID-19?

by Alison Bernstein, posted in Health, Risk

In this series of COVID FAQs, the SciMoms answer your frequently asked questions about the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic. For our third FAQ, we focus on high-risk groups for COVID-19. Defining risk: it's not about you Risk is a population-based measure, which means it doesn’t necessarily apply to every individual in that population. Since … Continue reading SciMoms COVID FAQs: Who is at high-risk for COVID-19?