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0 Pathogen biogeography: using a new model to predict disease outbreaks
Pathogen biogeography, the distribution of a disease within an area, can be studied using data-driven approaches in order to predict and prevent the spread of pathogens. In this article, Tim Sandle discusses the use of a machine learning model to predict infectious disease spread in a globalized world.
0 COVID-19 research round-up: April
Take a look at the top ten most popular COVID-19 articles from April, including a patient case series, two remdesivir studies and a perspective article outlining possible solutions to the coronavirus crisis.
0 Responding to COVID-19 in the nursing home – an interview with Teena Chopra
The coronavirus pandemic presents an immense challenge to the elderly population and those who care for them. We speak to Teena Chopra (Detroit Medical Center and Wayne State University; MI, USA) about her observations regarding COVID-19 infection in the nursing home, including testing strategies, atypical presentation and the future requirements for a robust pandemic response.
0 The economic impact of COVID-19 in Canada: a health economist’s perspective
The Canadian population and all levels of its government are facing difficult times with the rapid spread of a novel coronavirus, COVID-19. This analysis demonstrates that the benefit of a short-term economic lockdown can outweigh the potential cost of massive contamination, especially if healthcare systems were to become overloaded.
0 The importance of diagnostic testing for COVID-19
As the coronavirus surges across the globe, diagnostic testing comes into its own, as researchers unite to confront, delay and stop its spread. In the absence of either proven effective therapy or a vaccine, diagnostic testing becomes a valuable tool.
0 COVID-19: Updates on vaccines and therapeutics
Take a look at our day-by-day updates covering the latest on therapeutics and vaccines for COVID-19, from new partnerships to clinical trials..
0 In focus: Coronavirus
Discover the latest updates on the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak in the ‘COVID-19 Hub’, powered by Infectious Diseases Hub and…
1 Coronavirus: facts versus fiction
There has been a lot of media attention on COVID-19, and alongside valuable reporting there have also been myths and false facts spread through social media and other channels, so what are the key facts about this coronavirus?
3 What role can the media play in managing the COVID-19 outbreak?
The media are uniquely placed to impact what the public think and feel. During outbreaks what challenges are facing journalists? Editor, Martha Powell, asks how we can ensure we’re undertaking reporting responsibly?
6 COVID-19: countries ease lockdown measures
The WHO has declared that the COVID-19 outbreak can be characterized as a pandemic as new cases are reported globally, including a huge spike in cases in South Korea, Italy and Iran and over 100 other countries reporting cases.
