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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How to keep yourself safe from COVID-19

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

Feeling hopeless? Worried? Chicago-area pandemic survey shows you’re not alone NORC logo

Feeling hopeless? Worried? Chicago-area pandemic survey shows you’re not alone


How to get millions of people to take coronavirus tests and stay home if they're positive Media citation image, USA TODAY, Apr. 30

How to get millions of people to take coronavirus tests and stay home if they're positive


Commentary: Universal child care was provided during World War II. We need it again during this pandemic — and beyond. Media citation image, Chicago Tribune, Apr. 30

Commentary: Universal child care was provided during World War II. We need it again during this pandemic — and beyond.


Small businesses are too important to fail Media citation image, Crain's Chicago, Apr. 30

Small businesses are too important to fail


The pandemic challenges democracies — but really hurts dictators Media citation image, The Washington Post, Apr. 30

The pandemic challenges democracies — but really hurts dictators


Rolling out contact tracing in Illinois a daunting task, but essential, expert says Media citation image, Chicago Sun-Times, Apr. 29

Rolling out contact tracing in Illinois a daunting task, but essential, expert says


University of Chicago awards emergency COVID-19 bridge grants Media citation image, The Chicago Crusader, Apr. 29

University of Chicago awards emergency COVID-19 bridge grants


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Why unemployment claims don’t capture the full economic impact of COVID-19 Dan Black unemployment q&a

Why unemployment claims don’t capture the full economic impact of COVID-19

UChicago scholar explains prospects of recovery, and why the future is so hard to predict

Homemade masks made of silk and cotton may boost protection Homemade masks

Homemade masks made of silk and cotton may boost protection

A preliminary study by University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory researchers suggests that a combination of masks made of high thread-count cotton and natural silk fabric or a chiffon weave can effectively filter out aerosol particles––if the fit is good.

COVID 2025: Changing the rules of international relations, with Paul Poast COVID 2025 Changing the Rules of International Relations with Paul Poast
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COVID 2025: Changing the rules of international relations, with Paul Poast

Political scientist on how coronavirus will change the global economy, U.S.-China relations and the World Health Organization

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