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When states mandate masks, fewer people catch COVID-19
The governors of Iowa and North Dakota recently announced mandates that require people to wear masks in public. Both leaders previously resisted mask rules but issued them in the past week as daily COVID-19 cases spiked in their states, overrunning hospitals and intensive care units. Christopher Adolph, associate professor of political science at the UW, is quoted.
Source: Popular Science
Keep the mask: A vaccine won’t end the US crisis right away
Don’t even think of putting the mask away anytime soon. Despite the expected arrival of COVID-19 vaccines in just a few weeks, it could take several months — probably well into 2021 — before things get back to something close to normal in the U.S. Deborah Fuller, professor of microbiology in the UW School of Medicine, is referenced.
Source: Associated Press
Early coronavirus mutation made it harder to stop, evidence suggests
Scientists were initially skeptical that a mutation made the coronavirus more contagious. But new research has changed many of their minds. Trevor Bedford, affiliate associate professor of genome sciences and of epidemiology at the UW, is quoted.
Source: The New York Times
Here are the most recent stories of UW experts commenting on the novel coronavirus epidemic
In addition to UW researchers from a variety of disciplines offering their expertise to journalists covering the novel coronavirus, UW Medicine researchers are leading the way in the detection and prevention of COVID-19 and other coronaviruses. In fact, our researchers have sequenced COVID-19’s genome, identified the architecture and mechanisms of COVID-19, created a new laboratory test to expedite diagnostics and are crowd-sourcing a cure, among other efforts.
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- 'KIRO Nights': Understanding COVID-19 vaccines | MyNorthwest17 hours ago
Jesse Erasmus, acting assistant professor of microbiology in the UW School of Medicine, explains how vaccines work on the "KIRO Nights" show. [Segment begins at 00:35.] - It may look more crowded at the supermarket, but stores say they’re still playing it safe | The Boston Globe17 hours ago
Large stores face a crucial test as the start of the holiday shopping season collides with a dangerous spike in COVID-19
infections. This week, it’s grocers serving customers shopping for Thanksgiving. By Friday, big-box retailers will be the main attraction. Marissa Baker, assistant professor of environmental and occupational health sciences, is quoted. - Data reveals alarming racial disparity in COVID-19 deaths | CNN1 day ago
Ali Mokdad, professor of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, says that the risk of dying at age 50 for Black and Latino Americans is the same as the risk of dying at age 65 for white Americans. He says that Black and Latino Americans age 50 and over should be prioritized for a vaccine. - CDC: Asymptomatic people estimated to cause over 50% of COVID-19 transmission | KOMO 41 day ago
Doctors are issuing yet another warning that traditional Thanksgiving gatherings this year could be a death sentence for members of our community. Experts said you may look and feel well – but could still have COVID-19 and transmit it to others. Dr. Ann Marie Kimball, professor emeritus of epidemiology at the UW, is interviewed. - Keep the mask: A vaccine won't end the US crisis right away | Associated Press1 day ago
Don’t even think of putting the mask away anytime soon. Despite the expected arrival of COVID-19 vaccines in just a few weeks, it could take several months — probably well into 2021 — before things get back to something close to normal in the U.S. Deborah Fuller, professor of microbiology in the UW School of Medicine, is referenced. - Washington state seafood industry struggles to stay afloat during coronavirus pandemic | KING 51 day ago
The coronavirus pandemic continues to hurt the seafood industry – and local fisheries are being forced to make major pivots to stay afloat. Trevor Branch, associate professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Early coronavirus mutation made it harder to stop, evidence suggests | The New York Times1 day ago
Scientists were initially skeptical that a mutation made the coronavirus more contagious. But new research has changed many of their minds. Trevor Bedford, affiliate associate professor of genome sciences and of epidemiology at the UW, is quoted. - UW hospitals have kept number of COVID-19 patients down | KOMO Radio2 days ago
Lisa Brandenburg, president of UW Medicine hospitals and clinics, says that UW Medicine's emergency surge plan has helped to keep the number of COVID-19 patients down and ensured that they have adequate PPE and ventilators. - Decision to decline Thanksgiving invitation isn't easy | KOMO Radio2 days ago
Jane Simoni, professor of psychology at the UW, gives advice on how to navigate interpersonal conflicts that arise from changing Thanksgiving plans and shares how her own plans have changed. - What it means when hospitals say they have to ration care | NPR2 days ago
As more hospitals across the U.S. reach the level of rationing care, NPR explains what that move, called "crisis standards of care," means in practical terms. Dr. Kate Butler, acting instructor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - Washington cell phone and traffic data show slowdown in Thanksgiving travel amid COVID warnings | KING 52 days ago
With alarms sounding over people gathering in large groups for Thanksgiving, driving the spread of COVID-19 to new heights, there is some hope that people are traveling less. Ali Mokdad, professor of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is interviewed. - Still planning to fly for Thanksgiving? What you need to know to stay safe | KIRO 72 days ago
Despite urgent pleas from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to avoid traveling, throngs of Americans are heading to the airport ahead of Thanksgiving. Dr. Paul Pottinger, professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - 'Essential workers' likely to get earlier access to COVID-19 vaccine | Stat News2 days ago
Essential workers are likely to move ahead of adults 65 and older and people with high-risk medical conditions when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signs off on Covid-19 vaccine priority lists, coming after health care workers and people living in long-term care facilities, a meeting of an expert advisory panel made clear Monday. Beth Bell, clinical professor of global health at the UW, is quoted. - Front-line clinicians share lessons from battling COVID-19 | US News2 days ago
As the coronavirus pandemic enters a dangerous new phase, doctors and nurses fighting the disease search for hope while shouldering a heavy burden. Dr. Vin Gupta, affiliate assistant professor of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted. - New IHME projection: More than 470,000 Americans will die from COVID-19 by March | CNN2 days ago
Dr. Christopher Murray, director of the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, says projections are increasing faster than what was expected due to the public's fatigue with the pandemic. - Pfizer seeks emergency authorization | Today2 days ago
Dr. Vin Gupta, affiliate assistant professor of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, talks about how public health experts estimate that we won't see a return to normalcy until mid to late summer 2021. - Washington state prepares for vaccine distribution if Pfizer receives FDA approval | KOMO 42 days ago
The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has asked the FDA to grant emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S If and when the FDA acts, the vaccine could be ready in early December. There are big questions surrounding the distribution of the vaccine. Dr. Rodney Ho, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is interviewed. - The price of procrastination | The Toronto Star2 days ago
To date, 818 people there have died from COVID-19 in North Dakota, this week crossing the threshold of one death for every 1,000 people. Manitoba’s circumstances haven’t become quite as dire, reporting its 207th death Friday. But the province has become the hot spot in Canada. Ali Mokdad, professor of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted. - COVID-19 hospitalizations at record high in Washington, hospitals work to keep beds open | KOMO 42 days ago
Across the United States, hospitalizations of COVID-19 patients have reached an all-time high. In Washington state, the story goes the same. As of Saturday, there are a record 762 people receiving care for the virus and now all hospitals are working to figure out ways to keep beds available. A statement from UW Medicine is quoted. - How to celebrate the holidays alone | CNN2 days ago
We know spending the holidays on our own will keep our loved ones healthy. That doesn't make it any easier. But there's joy to be found in solitude. We spoke to experts in stress and connection who told us how to navigate the complicated emotions around spending the holidays alone. Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology at the UW, is quoted. - Biden to spotlight CDC officials shunned by Trump | Politico2 days ago
President-elect Joe Biden is putting scientists in charge and back on the stage to restore trust in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Vin Gupta, affiliate assistant professor of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted. - Experts predict 'very dark couple of months' following super-spreader holiday gatherings | Newsweek2 days ago
Health experts are warning of a "very dark couple of months" ahead with the holiday season kicking off this week and the U.S. heading into its worst point yet of the coronavirus pandemic. Ali Mokdad, professor of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted. - 'Bloomberg Surveillance': Distributing a vaccine | Bloomberg2 days ago
Deborah Fuller, professor of microbiology in the UW School of Medicine, says at least 50% to 60% of the population will need to be vaccinated in order to stop this pandemic. [The segment begins at 19:58.] - Stores return to reusable bags as statewide ban on plastic bags looms | Kitsap Sun2 days ago
With COVID-19 case counts rising, state grocers’ associations are asking Gov. Jay Inslee to delay implementing the statewide ban on single-use plastic bags, which is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2021. Marilyn Roberts, professor of environmental and occupational health at the UW, is quoted. - COVID’s persistence leads GOP, Democrats to same half-measures | Bloomberg2 days ago
Allied with President Donald Trump, most Republicans refused to impose basic public-health restrictions such as mask-wearing, while Democrats closed huge swaths of their states’ economies. Today, many find themselves implementing similar, somewhat half-hearted, measures — a bipartisan weariness aimed less at deep change than easing the strain on medical systems and buying time until a vaccine arrives. Janet Baseman, professor of epidemiology at the UW, is quoted. - That new study saying masks might not be effective? It has a few caveats | Popular Science2 days ago
A study published this week by scientists in Denmark found that recommendations to wear masks didn’t prevent significant numbers of people from becoming infected with the novel coronavirus. Gerard Cangelosi, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Norwegian concept of frifluftsliv offers insight to coping with pandemic | Alaska Public Media2 days ago
There’s a Norwegian term for deliberately embracing time spent outside, for both the mental and physical benefits. It’s frifluftsliv (pronounced FREE-loofts-leev), something Alaskans will find familiar, in spirit if not in name. And some say it’s a way to cope with the many limitations on life during a pandemic. Andy Meyer, assistant teaching professor of Scandinavian studies at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: Biden’s COVID-19 strategy should prioritize low-income communities like Philly’s | Philadelphia Inquirer2 days ago
"As America focused on the presidential election, COVID-19 cases surged. This alarming trend underscores the task now before President-elect Joe Biden and his COVID-19 task force: to “listen to science” and implement strategies that minimize pandemic-related suffering for Americans — particularly those living in poverty," write Dr. Amol Navathe of the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Joshua M. Liao, associate professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine. - UW Medicine to reschedule some procedures; hospitals agree to share surge of COVID-19 patients | The Seattle Times2 days ago
Responding to a surge in COVID-19 caseloads, UW Medicine has decided to postpone surgeries that are not urgent but would require hospitalization afterward, according to an internal email and confirmed by a spokesperson. UW Medical Center CEO Cindy Hecker, Harborview Medical Center CEO Paul Hayes and UW Medicine spokesperson Susan Gregg are quoted. - When states mandate masks, fewer people catch COVID-19 | Popular Science2 days ago
The governors of Iowa and North Dakota recently announced mandates that require people to wear masks in public. Both leaders previously resisted mask rules but issued them in the past week as daily COVID-19 cases spiked in their states, overrunning hospitals and intensive care units. Christopher Adolph, associate professor of political science at the UW, is quoted. - Machine-made molecules fight the coronavirus in lab animals | The New York Times2 days ago
A team of researchers at the University of Washington has designed and built from scratch a molecule that, when pitted against the coronavirus in the lab, can attack and sequester it at least as well as an antibody does. Lauren Carter, a researcher at the UW Institute for Protein Design, is referenced. - The joy of weddings is leading to the misery of coronavirus spread across America | NBC News3 days ago
The unholy union of wedding receptions and the coronavirus has public health officers pleading with Americans to say "I don't" to pandemic nuptials. Ali Mokdad, professor of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted. - Remote learning students feeling cheated in school reopening plans | USA Today3 days ago
As the pandemic rages mostly unchecked in much of the country, some of these families wonder if they’re being punished for choosing to keep their kids home. Lane McKittrick, a research analyst at the Center on Reinventing Public Education at UW Bothell, is quoted. - UW Medicine postponing some non-urgent procedures amid rising COVID cases | KING 53 days ago
UW Medicine and other hospitals are starting to postpone non-urgent procedures to free up more space as coronavirus cases surge in Washington. UW Medicine spokesperson Susan Gregg is interviewed. - Study claims school closures took millions of years off life expectancy | Forbes3 days ago
Investigators based at the University of Washington and UCLA published some concerning data about last spring’s school closures in this month’s Journal of the American Medical Association. According to the study’s model, there will be 5.53 million years of life lost in our nation’s children as they enter middle and late adulthood. - COVID-19 alert: The 10 riskiest states to visit over Thanksgiving, ranked | Forbes3 days ago
If you’re planning to travel this week, it’s prudent to avoid areas of the country that present the highest risk for COVID-19. Consider, also how individual states are managing the crisis. A study published in early September from the University of Washington found that governors’ partisanship was the key determining factor. - Key model projects 471,000+ US deaths by March | MSNBC5 days ago
Dr. Vin Gupta, affiliate assistant professor of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, talks about the institute's latest projection, the safety of a vaccine and more. - With high demand for COVID testing, health officials say you can't rely on it to keep you safe | KNKX5 days ago
Due to the high demand, health officials say if you don’t have coronavirus symptoms, then hold off on getting a test right now. Also, just because you get a negative test result does not mean you are safe to socialize with other people this Thanksgiving. Dr. Geoffrey Baird, associate professor of laboratory medicine and pathology in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - State health officials plea for people to avoid Thanksgiving gatherings | KOMO 45 days ago
State health leaders are stepping up their pleas for people to postpone their Thanksgiving gatherings as the spread of COVID-19 increases. New disease modeling shows the virus is nearly doubling each time. Ali Mokdad, professor of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is interviewed. - With people encouraged to stay home, what will Thanksgiving week travel look like this pandemic year? | The Seattle Times5 days ago
COVID-19 rates are surging around the country. But for one reason or another — whether it’s recklessly frivolous or deadly serious — some of you are still going to fly for Thanksgiving. Dr. Christopher Sanford, associate professor of global health and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - More than 470,000 Americans will die from coronavirus by March, experts forecast | CNN5 days ago
The coronavirus pandemic is getting so bad, so quickly, across the United States that an influential academic modeling group has hiked its forecast of deaths considerably. The UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation now predicts 471,000 people will die from COVID-19 by March 1. - US sets record for most COVID-19 cases in a single day — almost 188,000 | UPI5 days ago
The United States has set another record for most COVID-19 cases in a single day and again added a one-day death toll higher than any other since the early months of the pandemic, according to data Friday from Johns Hopkins University. A report by the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation is quoted. - People are proving to be the weakest link for apps tracking COVID exposure | Salon5 days ago
The app builders had planned for pranksters, ensuring that only people with verified COVID-19 cases could trigger an alert. They'd planned for heavy criticism about privacy, in many cases making the features as bare-bones as possible. But, as more states roll out smartphone contact-tracing technology, other challenges are emerging. Namely, human nature. Stefano Tessaro, associate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - The country just recorded more than 2,000 COVID-19 deaths in a day — one model predicts that number will keep growing | CNN5 days ago
More than 2,000 American deaths were recorded by Johns Hopkins University on Thursday — the highest number since early May. By Dec. 18, more than 2,300 Americans could be losing their lives daily, according to the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. - After a ‘COVID Semester,’ the University of Michigan gets tougher on the virus | The New York Times5 days ago
Like many big state universities, the University of Michigan tried to open with some semblance of normalcy. Outbreaks ensued. Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology at the UW, is quoted. - COVID-19 cases spike at partially reopened L.A. schools | Los Angeles Times5 days ago
Coronavirus infections among staff and students at partially reopened L.A. County schools spiked in the past week, but incomplete data make it difficult to gauge whether educators and parents should be worried or assured during the unprecedented surge in community transmission. Coronavirus infections among staff and students at partially reopened L.A. County schools spiked in the past week. A brief by the Center on Reinventing Public Education at UW Bothell is referenced. - 'Very dangerous' that Trump, Biden not communicating on COVID-19 | FOX News6 days ago
Ali Mokdad, professor of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, discusses the U.S. response to the pandemic as cases rise. - Opinion: Make the necessary sacrifices to avoid an unimaginable catastrophe | The Seattle Times6 days ago
"Many [COVID-19] transmissions are occurring in people’s homes, at small gatherings with families and friends. The virus is capitalizing on collective COVID fatigue and a misguided sense of trust," writes Dr. Joshua Schiffer, associate professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine. - Positive news about vaccines | FOX News6 days ago
Ali Mokdad, professor of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, talks about hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine. [This page is a transcript of the Nov. 10 episode of "Your World with Cavuto" that Mokdad appears on.] - What you need to know about COVID-19 testing | ParentMap6 days ago
With COVID-19 infection rates skyrocketing and many families hoping to see relatives during the holidays, interest in testing is higher than ever. In fact, testing facilities are overwhelmed by demand and are asking people to stay away. So, when should you get tested? Dr. Matthew Kronman, associate professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Virtual marathon safety | KOIN6 days ago
Dr. Mark Harrast, medical director of the Sports Medicine Center at Husky Stadium, shares recommendations for taking part in a virtual marathon. - Do you need to wear a mask while running? | KIRO Radio6 days ago
Dr. Mark Harrast, medical director of the Sports Medicine Center at Husky Stadium, says that it's ok to not wear a mask while running if you are sure that you won't be around other people. If you're running in the city, it's more likely that you will be around other people, which means you should wear a mask. - UW Hospital is restricting visits | KOMO Radio6 days ago
Lisa Brandenburg, president of UW Medicine hospitals and clinics, explains that the change in policy to restrict the number of visitors was not decided on lightly and that exceptions can be made if the patient is under the age of 18. - Coronavirus testing sites in Seattle stretched beyond capacity as people seek pre-Thanksgiving results | The Seattle Times6 days ago
The city of Seattle’s coronavirus testing sites are being stretched beyond capacity, according to the city’s testing leader, who is asking those seeking testing ahead of the holidays to hold off so sites can serve people who have symptoms or exposures. Dr. Alex Greninger, assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. Dr. Andrew Bryan, acting assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathology, is referenced. - COVID-19 test before Thanksgiving travel: When to get coronavirus test | USA Today6 days ago
Should you get a COVID-19 diagnostic test if you're traveling home to visit loved ones, including older relatives? Testing as close as possible to the time that you're traveling is helpful, medical experts say, but that doesn't mean that it's a sure way to prevent the spread. Dr. Christopher Sanford, associate professor of global health and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - How one company pivoted from cancer to coronavirus and designed a virus-blocking drug in 10 weeks | Forbes6 days ago
UW spinout startup Neoleukin Therapeutics have invented a new molecule that blocks coronavirus from infecting cells. It can be delivered in a nasal spray, and testing in hamsters shows that it protects the animals from getting sick. - As US reaches 250,000 deaths from COVID-19, a long winter is coming | NPR7 days ago
The United States has surpassed yet another devastating milestone in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic: 250,000 Americans have now died from the disease. That's more than twice the number of U.S. service members killed in World War I. Ali Mokdad, professor of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted. - Fever, aches from Pfizer, Moderna jabs aren’t dangerous but may be intense for some | Science7 days ago
This summer, Luke Hutchison volunteered for a trial of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. After he got the second injection, his arm immediately swelled up to the size of a “goose egg.” He says the public should be better prepared than he was, because a subset of people may face intense, if transient, side effects, called reactogenicity, from Moderna’s vaccine. Deborah Fuller, professor of microbiology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Virus surge places strain on Pennsylvania's contact tracers | Associated Press7 days ago
Pennsylvania’s contact tracing system is under strain as the explosion of new COVID-19 cases overtakes health workers’ ability to keep up, hampering efforts to slow the spread. Janet Baseman, professor of epidemiology at the UW, is quoted. - WATCH: UW Doctor addresses COVID-19 in the community and the future of the pandemic | KNDO7 days ago
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated local communities for eight long months. As Washington and surrounding states face new restrictions to curb the spread of the virus, the question is: Where do we stand? Dr. John Lynch, professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - All 50 states and Washington, DC, see increase in COVID-19 cases over past two weeks | MSNBC1 week ago
Dr. Christopher Murray, director of the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, talks about whether he thinks COVID-19 cases will continue to go up and what the next two months might look like. - States start taking significant steps to fight pandemic as cases surge | NPR1 week ago
As the U.S. enters the worst stage of the coronavirus pandemic to date, more states are reimposing different kinds of mitigation measures. But with an unthinkable 1 million new cases each week and no sign of letting up, will anything short of another massive multistate lockdown be enough? Ali Mokdad, professor of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is interviewed. - UW Medicine hospitals suspend patient visits amid rise in coronavirus cases | KIRO 71 week ago
If you have a friend or family member at a UW Medicine hospital, you may no longer be able to pay them a visit. Routine patient visits have again been suspended at all UW Medicine hospitals starting Wednesday. - Higher viral load more deadly for COVID-19 hospital patients, UW analysis finds | The Seattle Times1 week ago
COVID-19 patients who have high levels of coronavirus in their bodies when admitted to the hospital are four times more likely to die than those with lower amounts of virus, according to a new analysis from the University of Washington. The UW School of Medicine's Dr. Alex Greninger, assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathology; Dr. Andrew Bryan, acting assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathology; and Dr. Jennifer Ross, acting assistant professor of global health and of medicine, are quoted. - COVID-19 restrictions: Why restaurants are open and schools are closed | Vox1 week ago
Public health experts have been repeating this same refrain since the summer, when many states and cities reopened businesses like bars, restaurants, and gyms — all areas where the coronavirus is thought to spread readily — without a clear plan to reopen school buildings. Robin Lake, director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education at UW Bothell, is quoted. - COVID-19: New data suggest 'powerful and long-lasting' coronavirus immunity | Tech Times1 week ago
The imminent vaccination against COVID-19 is the world's only hope to defeat the pandemic, but there are doubts when it comes to how long people can stay immune to the virus. Now, in a new study, it seems like coronavirus immunity can last years, maybe even decades. Marion Pepper, associate professor of immunology in the UW School of Medicine, is mentioned. - Vancouver gym faces lockdown: ‘We’re being treated unfairly’ | KOIN1 week ago
Some gym owners are pushing back against Washington’s new lockdown restrictions. One gym owner says that fitness centers should be allowed to operate with restrictions because gyms already have good HVAC systems. Dr. Paul Pottinger, professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - There’s no need for panic shopping to happen now, stores say | Tacoma News Tribune1 week ago
Ahead of Thanksgiving and at the start of a targeted shutdown affecting gyms, indoor dining, social gatherings and more, shoppers are flipping into hoarding mode. Gregory Rose, professor of business at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - Hospital mortality higher for critically ill with COVID-19 versus flu | Health Day1 week ago
Patients with COVID-19 have slower improvement in oxygenation, longer duration of mechanical ventilation and lower rates of extubation. Dr. Natalie Cobb, a UW Medicine physician in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine, is quoted. - Immunity to the coronavirus may last years, new data hint | The New York Times1 week ago
Blood samples from recovered patients suggest a powerful, long-lasting immune response, researchers reported. Marion Pepper, associate professor of immunology in the UW School of Medicine, is mentioned.