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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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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

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

Assoc. Prof. Emily Landon answers common questions about additional 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

Among unvaccinated, 81% say they probably or definitely will not get the vaccine

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

Anthropology class explores ‘how materials communicate’ through time

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

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

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

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?

Confidence in COVID-19 vaccines rises as more Americans receive shots, survey says A medical worker administers a COVID-19 vaccine to an elderly man

Confidence in COVID-19 vaccines rises as more Americans receive shots, survey says