Category: Decision Maker

Novavax Is Beginning Clinical Trials Of Its Coronavirus Vaccine

Novavax announced it’s beginning clinical trials of its Covid-19 vaccine on Monday.

New Research Shows Electroceutical Fabric Eradicates Coronavirus Infectivity On Contact

There’s a risk that a person removing their face mask could touch viral particles latched onto the outside and further spread the coronavirus. A study by scientists from Indiana University suggests a fabric which eradicates the infectivity of viruses o…

Everyone Needs To Stop Freaking Out About CDC School Reopening Guidelines

Either schools don’t reopen at all, or we find a way to send kids back to school in a pandemic.

There Are Tough Financial Days Ahead For U.S. Healthcare In The Wake Of The Coronavirus Pandemic

Dr. Stephen Thomas, Chief of Infectious Diseases at SUNY Upstate Medical University, discusses the financial toll that the Covid-19 pandemic is taking on U.S. healthcare systems, and what the road ahead looks like.

This Is How Disease Outbreaks Like The Coronavirus Pandemic Occur – And How They Can Be Stopped

Biodefense expert Dr. Mark Kortepeter, who has been on the front lines of multiple epidemics, describes the different ways that disease can spread, and how those diseases can be contained.

The Term ‘Asymptomatic’ Is More Complicated Than It Seems When It Comes To Coronavirus Infections

Dr. Isaac Bogoch and Dr. Allan Detsky warn that the ultimate weapon for a virus that “wants” to inflict devastation is the asymptomatic spreader.

The Original Plandemic: Unmasking The Eerily Familiar Conspiracy Theories Behind The Russian Flu Of 1889

It doesn’t take Dr. Fauci to know that conspiracy theories have always been a predictable symptom of pandemics.

A Guide To Staying Safe During The Economic Re-Opening From A Former ‘Hot Zone’ Physician

Dr. Mark Kortepeter, a physician and biodefense expert who formerly worked at a U.S. Army research lab studying diseases from Ebola to anthrax, offers this advice on keeping yourself safe as the economy re-opens during the coronavirus pandemic.

A New COVID-19 Syndrome In Children Has Pediatricians On Alert, Says This Infectious Disease Expert

Though infection amongst children has been low, pediatricians are now reporting a new COVID-19 coronavirus syndrome that doesn’t spare the young.

An Infectious Disease Expert Explains Why The WHO Is Crucial For Fighting The Coronavirus Pandemic

An international response is essential for combating the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Health Organization is best suited to leading that response.