Coronavirus

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

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Man wears a face mask on the train

From masks to vaccines, Assoc. Prof. Emily Landon answers questions about protecting your health

How to keep yourself safe from COVID-19

What causes severe COVID symptoms? Research examines role of immune systems Illustration of a woman with Covid-19

What causes severe COVID symptoms? Research examines role of immune systems

Why focusing COVID vaccination efforts on least advantaged populations benefits everyone A nurse administers vaccine to a man on the street

Why focusing COVID vaccination efforts on least advantaged populations benefits everyone

Hunting for the immune cells that predispose people to severe COVID-19 Asst. Prof. Huanhuan Joyce Chen

Hunting for the immune cells that predispose people to severe COVID-19

Demographics alone don’t explain COVID-19 mortality rates—place matters too Illustration of a crowd of people wearing masks, with a pink city skyline in the background

Demographics alone don’t explain COVID-19 mortality rates—place matters too

UChicago connects students with support through COVID-19 relief funds Grotesque wearing a face mask

UChicago connects students with support through COVID-19 relief funds

Trust in science is becoming more polarized, survey finds Scientist wearing blue gloves uses a pipette to transfer colored liquids

Trust in science is becoming more polarized, survey finds

UChicago economists forecast impact of inflation, interest rates and instability Illustration depicting a man traveling over the COVID-19 virus on a balloon powered by interest rates and inflation

UChicago economists forecast impact of inflation, interest rates and instability

Researchers recommend clinical trials for CBD to prevent COVID-19 based on promising animal data Test tubes

Researchers recommend clinical trials for CBD to prevent COVID-19 based on promising animal data

Researchers identify key molecule that may lead to new treatments for COVID Artist conception of coronavirus surrounded by helixes of genetic material

Researchers identify key molecule that may lead to new treatments for COVID

To reduce vaccine hesitancy, language matters in building public trust Doctor communicates with a patient about the COVID-19 vaccine

To reduce vaccine hesitancy, language matters in building public trust