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Bloomington, Illinois' city hall building.

Nursing Home Preparations for COVID-19

Dr. Ron Hershow told WGLT Public Radio preparations by Bloomington, Ill. nursing homes for COVID-19 are influenced by a certain degree of luck.

A man in Bangladesh operates a rickshaw while wearing a mask.

Unpacking the Mask Debate

Talking Points Memo cites the work of SPH's Margaret Sietsema, PhD '15, MS '11, and Lisa Brosseau on the evidence basis for widespread mask usage during the pandemic.

A personal trainer works with a person at a gym working out arm muscles.

Reopening Plans for Small Gyms

Dr. Ron Hershow analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of smaller and larger gyms to maintain health and infection control as they plan to reopen in Illinois' Phase 3.

A lab technician analyzes a COVID-19 test sample.

New Study Examines Healthcare Workforce Burnout

Professor Heng Wang analyzed survey results from healthcare workers in 60 nations to identify key drivers of burnout and recommendations for mental health support during this pandemic.

A series of homemade cloth masks in a variety of colors.

Mask Orders and the Science of Homemade Masks

Lisa Brosseau said in a radio interview there is little research on the use of cloth masks and questioned the efficacy of mask usage by asymptomatic people with COVID-19.

Two workers adjust metal components of a machine at a manufacturing assembly line.

How COVID-19 is Impacting Midwest Manufacturers

Preethi Pratap told NBC News the U.S. Department of Labor and OSHA could be more vigorous in their enforcement of standards to protect worker safety during the pandemic.

A person wipes down the surface of a table with a rag while wearing protective gloves.

Use of Disinfectants in the Travel Industry

Dr. Peter Orris told ABC News disinfection should be a priority for airlines and the travel industry, but the side effects of disinfectants need to be taken into account.

A medic with the Massachusetts National Guard takes a nasal swab that will be used to test for COVID-19 with a resident of a nursing home in Littleton, Mass.

Where Does Coronavirus Medical Trash Go?

Dr. Peter Orris told the Charleston Post and Courier hospital systems are well-equipped to handle the technical challenges of COVID-19-related waste disposal.