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

How to keep yourself safe from COVID-19

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

UChicago Medicine ‘holding steady’ on ICU capacity during COVID-19 Media citation image, Chicago Tonight, May 6

UChicago Medicine ‘holding steady’ on ICU capacity during COVID-19


Pandemic creates hard choices for low-income essential workers Media citation image, Chicago Tonight, May 6

Pandemic creates hard choices for low-income essential workers


COVID-19 across Chicago: Hyde Park Media citation image, Chicago Tonight, May 6

COVID-19 across Chicago: Hyde Park


Chad Syverson: The COVID crisis and economic growth Portrait of Prof. ​​​​​​​Chad Syverson

Chad Syverson: The COVID crisis and economic growth


National lab taps AI machine with massive chip to fight coronavirus Media citation image, Wall Street Journal, May 6

National lab taps AI machine with massive chip to fight coronavirus


Scientist examines the best ways to lift quarantine while saving lives Sarah Cobey working at her desk in a high-rise apartment overlooking Chicago, with dog curled up in a bed next to her

Scientist examines the best ways to lift quarantine while saving lives

UChicago epidemiologist Sarah Cobey advises Illinois on COVID-19 measures

Researchers to develop AI to help diagnose, understand COVID-19 in lung images Medical worker in full protective gear examines a chest X-ray

Researchers to develop AI to help diagnose, understand COVID-19 in lung images

UChicago, Argonne study hopes to learn to identify cases and guide treatment

Opinion | Is it safer to visit a coffee shop or a gym? Media citation image, The New York Times, May 6

Opinion | Is it safer to visit a coffee shop or a gym?


Fermilab physicists go outside comfort zone to help design low-cost ventilator to fight COVID-19 Media citation image, Chicago Tribune, May 5

Fermilab physicists go outside comfort zone to help design low-cost ventilator to fight COVID-19


How older adults can stave off anxiety, isolation during the pandemic Media citation image, Chicago Tonight, May 5

How older adults can stave off anxiety, isolation during the pandemic