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How to Really Fix COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Scheduling
The traditional vaccine sign-up model does not work when the demand for vaccines far exceeds supply.
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Dogs Can Sniff Out COVID-19 in Human Sweat
Trained dogs were able to detect the disease in less than a minute and could be used in airports or other large-scale events.
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6 Important Truths about COVID-19 Vaccines
Many experts estimate that between 70% and 90% of the population must be vaccinated to block the spread of the virus and reach herd immunity.
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How Many People Get 'Long COVID'—and Who Is Most at Risk?
Numerous studies over the past few months have shown that about 1 in 3 people with COVID-19 will have symptoms that last longer than the typical two weeks.
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COVID-19 Has Made Americans Lonelier than Ever – Here’s How AI Can Help
Millions of isolated people have found comfort by chatting with an AI bot.
Digital Government
Snug and Doubled-Up Masks Can Help Stop Covid Spread, CDC Finds
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new research looking at the effectiveness of wearing two masks at once, or tighter fitting face coverings.
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No Internet, No Vaccine: How Lack of Internet Access Has Limited Vaccine Availability for Racial and Ethnic Minorities
It appears that internet access is emerging as a new and troublesome determinant of health.
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We May Owe Tom Hanks for a Bit of COVID Awareness
According to the study, the people who had heard the news reported Hanks’ diagnosis “highlighted the reality of COVID-19” and their susceptibility to the illness.
Digital Government
Civilian and Military Personnel Will Be Deploying to First Federally Run Vaccine Sites in Coming Days
Biden administration launches pilot program for "mega-sites" staffed primarily by federal workers to assist state and local governments.
Ideas
COVID Fear Opens You Up to Misinformation
“Fear makes you a closed-minded judge,” a researcher said.
Digital Government
Dozens of Democrats Back Bill to Secure Pandemic-Centered Health Data
Their recently re-introduced legislation is meant to help boost public trust in tech-based apps.
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COVID-19 Misinformation on Chinese Social Media – Lessons for Countering Conspiracy Theories
The popular conspiracies on Weibo about the origins of COVID-19 differ substantially from those in the U.S.
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Can Robots and Drones Help to Fight COVID-19?
Using drones to help make our living and working spaces a little safer is not too much of a stretch.
Policy
Biden Asks OSHA to Consider COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rules
A national order from OSHA would bring all states under the same rules, since even states with independent agencies must meet or exceed the federal standard.
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How to Stay Safe with a Fast-Spreading New Coronavirus Variant on the Loose
There is still a lot that scientists and doctors don’t know about the coronavirus and its mutations, but there are some clear strategies people can use to protect themselves.
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Americans Have Unrealistic Expectations for a COVID-19 Vaccine
Americans are most likely to intend to vaccinate when a vaccine is made in the U.S., administered in a single dose, over 90% effective and carrying a less than 1 in 100 chance of experiencing minor side effects.
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How to Set Good New Year's Resolutions for 2021
What proves most satisfying are goals that involve giving to others.
Emerging Tech
How Supercomputing and Advanced X-Rays Helped the Government Fight COVID-19
Years of basic research and speedy, strategic coordination helped to catalyze new and needed treatments.
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