2021 In Pandemic News: What We've Learned and Where We're Headed
Emily Martin on WDET
Emily Martin, associate professor of Epidemiology, highlights the accomplishments and pitfalls of this second pandemic year, and what to expect going into 2022.
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As a Season of Joy Arrives, Pandemic Stress Weighs Heaviest on Least-Healthy Older Adults
New research from Lindsay Kobayashi
Poll finds many people over 50 have found joy and stayed resilient amid a prolonged public health crisis, but shows stress too.
US Nears 800,000 COVID-19 Deaths As Omicron Looms
Aubree Gordon quoted in National Geographic
Despite the availability of vaccines, the disease has become one of the nation’s leading causes of death—and more people are letting their guard down. Aubree Gordon, associate professor of Epidemiology, discusses the importance of vaccination for COVID-19.
The Pandemic of the Vaccinated Is Here
Jon Zelner quoted in The Atlantic
A coming winter surge and the spread of Omicron have made it clear that COVID is everyone’s problem. Jon Zelner, assistant professor of Epidemiology, discusses how growing Omicron cases could cause massive disruptions to current virus mitigation strategies in the US.
Shooting at Oxford High School Highlights Need for Increased Firearm Injury Prevention Strategies
Q&A with Justin Heinze
The mass shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan is the deadliest in the state's history. Justin Heinze, assistant professor in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, discusses the importance of preparation and mitigation strategies for such events, as well as how the larger community might help survivors of this shooting.
Natural COVID-19 Infections Protect Against SARS-CoV-2, Gamma and Delta Variants
New research from Hannah Maier
Natural infection with COVID-19 offered protection from reinfection when the gamma and delta variants predominated, according to a new University of Michigan study that also provides levels of antibodies needed to protect against reinfections.