Institute of Government and Public Affairs|Posted on June 10, 2020
SPH's Sage Kim, PhD, co-authored a report for the Institute of Government and Public Affairs exploring the public health, economic and social decisions facing local leaders in the state.
Alumna Dr. Janet Lin '04 was interviewed by Chicago Public Radio on the city's move to phase 3 of reopening amidst large-scale gatherings protesting George Floyd's murder.
Yamilé Molina noted crowded holding cells and the use of tear gas, leading to mass coughing in large groups, may drive increases in COVID-19 infections.
Dr. Ron Hershow told the Associated Press mass protests over the murder of George Floyd illustrate the role of racism in both Floyd's death and the spread of COVID-19.
SPH's Lisa Powell is part of an Institute for Government and Public Affairs working group examining economic losses and what a recovery may look like in Illinois.
Dr. Linda Forst cautioned safety measures may help protect customers, but customers need to monitor their own health and exposure to protect staff working a full day.
Charlene Pyskoty's public health background is guiding an approach based on health equity in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, where she took office as county commissioner in January.
Dr. Linda Forst told CBS 2 News Chicago paid sick leave is crucial to protect workers at the Ford Chicago Assembly Plant, which reopened after a shutdown due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
