Benefits of Wearing a Mask
Dr. Jonathan Whiteson examines the concept of viral load and the role of face coverings in preventing the spread of the virus to others, as well as protection against severe infection and illness in those who wear masks.
COVID-19 and Youth Sports Safety
Doctors Jess Shatkin and Lori Evans speak with the Co-director of the Emory Youth Sports Medicine and team physician for the MLB’s Atlanta Braves about back to school and sports safety for children and college students. Find out which sports are safer than others, and the considerations all parents should make before allowing their child to participate in sports programs.
COVID-19 Risk Through a Psychosocial Lens
Dr. Marc Siegel examines the psychosocial impact on Coronavirus Risk, including economic anxiety, relationship problems, discrimination, and racial disparities.
Can Ultraviolet Light Be a Useful Tool in Battling the Spread of COVID 19?
Dr. Frank Adams examines the possibility of using UV Light as a disinfectant in high-risk areas like hospitals and schools.
Coronavirus Update on Testing, Vaccines, Sports, and Schools
Dr. Marc Siegel speaks to Johns Hopkins University Center For Health Security Senior Scholar Dr. Amesh Adalja about COVID-19 testing and the need to simplify it. Hear the latest on vaccines, sports safety, schools reopening, and the mystery of post COVID-19 long-term symptoms.