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As COVID-19 spreads around the world, UChicago researchers offer expertise on the unprecedented virus’ social, economic and medical implications.

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Masitinib study

Mastinib, not yet approved for use in humans, shows good results in early UChicago studies

Existing drug mastinib is shown to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 virus

UChicago announces update to employee vaccine requirement University of Chicago campus with the Chicago skyline in the background

UChicago announces update to employee vaccine requirement

What do we know about the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2? Illustration symbolizing SARS-CoV-2 variants, with a red spiked ball surrounded by blue spiked balls on a yellow background

What do we know about the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2?

Why communities are key to rebuilding life after the COVID-19 pandemic Miniature figures standing under a mask

Why communities are key to rebuilding life after the COVID-19 pandemic

Most Americans support vaccine mandates in certain public spaces, survey finds A person holds a COVID-19 vaccine card above an out-of-focus document

Most Americans support vaccine mandates in certain public spaces, survey finds

What you should know about COVID-19 booster shots and third vaccine doses An adhesive bandage on arm, signifying the completion of a COVID-19 vaccine dose

What you should know about COVID-19 booster shots and third vaccine doses

COVID-19 vaccines protect against Delta variant, but most unvaccinated Americans aren’t convinced: AP-NORC poll Arm with bandage after receiving the COVID vaccine

COVID-19 vaccines protect against Delta variant, but most unvaccinated Americans aren’t convinced: AP-NORC poll

In time capsule, UChicago students send COVID-19 artifacts 100 years into the future Time capsule ceremony

In time capsule, UChicago students send COVID-19 artifacts 100 years into the future

University announces COVID-19 vaccine requirement for employees View of University of Chicago campus with downtown skyline

University announces COVID-19 vaccine requirement for employees

Many Americans are relaxing their pandemic precautions, survey finds Diners eat outside in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood. A June 2021 survey from AP-NORC shows that 63% of Americans plan to go to at least one bar or restaurant in the next few weeks.

Many Americans are relaxing their pandemic precautions, survey finds

Do I need a vaccine if I’ve already had COVID-19? two young people compare colorful bandaids after a vaccine

Do I need a vaccine if I’ve already had COVID-19?