Department of Epidemiology
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Frequent, rapid testing could turn national COVID-19 tide within weeks
For immediate release: November 20, 2020 Boston, MA – Testing half the population weekly with inexpensive, rapid-turnaround COVID-19 tests would drive the virus toward elimination within weeks—even if those tests…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Press Conference with Michael Mina, 11/20/20
You’re listening to a press conference from the Harvard School of Public Health with Michael Mina, assistant professor of epidemiology. This call was recorded at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on…
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Animated films aim to help children overcome exploitation, trauma
A new series of four short animated films is aimed at helping children who have lived through forced labor, trafficking, and other forms of exploitation to take positive steps toward the future.
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Eating more fruits and vegetables may help breast cancer survivors live longer
Women with breast cancer who consumed higher amounts of fruits and vegetables after their diagnosis were less likely to die during the study period than those with lower amounts of fruits and vegetables in their diets.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Press Conference with Michael Mina, 11/18/20
You’re listening to a press conference from the Harvard School of Public Health with Michael Mina, assistant professor of epidemiology. This call was recorded at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Press Conference with Barry Bloom, 11/16/20
You’re listening to a press conference from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health with Barry Bloom, the Joan L. and Julius H. Jacobson Research Professor of public health…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Press Conference with Michael Mina, 11/13/20
You’re listening to a press conference from the Harvard School of Public Health with Michael Mina, assistant professor of epidemiology. This call was recorded at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Press Conference with Howard Koh, 11/10/20
You’re listening to a press conference from the Harvard School of Public Health with Howard Koh, the Harvey V. Fineberg professor of the Practice of Public Health Leadership. This call…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Press Conference with Michael Mina, 11/06/20
You’re listening to a press conference from the Harvard School of Public Health with Michael Mina, assistant professor of epidemiology. This call was recorded at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Press Conference with Thomas Tsai, 11/05/20
You’re listening to a press conference from the Harvard School of Public Health with Thomas Tsai, assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management and a faculty member…
