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WEMU's Lisa Barry talks with University of Michigan associate professor of epidemiology from the School of Public Health Emily Toth Martin about the latest on COVID-19 testing, possible new treatments, and a vaccine to prevent it from infecting someone.
Emily Toth Martin, associate professor of epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, breaks down the basics of coronavirus testing and what the current data show are the potential next steps for the United States as we head toward fall and flu season.
Active cases of COVID-19 in Michigan’s prisons have fallen since the novel coronavirus tore through the Department of Corrections in the spring and infected 10% of the incarcerated population. But experts, staff and prisoners say now is not a time for complacency.
Emily Martin, associate professor of Epidemiology, discusses Michigan COVID-19 cases and how they compare to states like Texas and Arizona, where record high cases and hospitalizations continue to rise.
Michigan’s daily average of new coronavirus cases has dropped 50% since June 1, one of the sharpest drops in the country. Emily Martin discusses several reasons why we're seeing these outcomes.
Rapid at-home tests are in the works, but without oversight, they could fail to live up to their potential. Associate professor of Epidemiology Emily Martin explains.