Severe COVID-19 May Be Linked to Long-Haul Symptoms
New research from Jana Hirschtick
People who experience very severe COVID-19 illness have a higher prevalence of persistent symptoms, according to a new University of Michigan study.
Epidemic Results
Michigan Coronavirus Dashboard to Include Disparities, Vaccination Data
Soon, Michigan residents will be able to search the number of coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths by race, ethnicity, age and gender as University of Michigan experts expand the capabilities of the statewide coronavirus MI Safe Start dashboard.
Frequent Seasonal Coronavirus Reinfections Hint at Possibility of Endemic COVID-19
New research from Joshua Petrie
Reinfections of seasonal coronaviruses are frequent, according to new research that suggests that the coronavirus behind the current pandemic could also produce reinfections.
Vaccine Hesitancy and COVID-19
Q&A with Abram Wagner and Trina R. Shanks
With several vaccines approved and more people receiving them, our eyes now turn to vaccine acceptance. Vaccines give us the ability to prevent severe disease and reduce transmission. What questions do people have about the vaccines and the systems administering them?
Why You Shouldn't Eat Out for Valentine's Day: An Epidemiologist Explains
Q&A with Ryan Malosh
With another holiday approaching, it’s tempting to want a taste of freedom from COVID-19 social distancing. The risk of catching COVID-19 is still extremely high in most parts of the country. Epidemiologist Ryan Malosh answers some questions about eating out and socializing.
Strict Public Health Measures During Holidays Likely Saved Lives in Michigan
New research from Marisa Eisenberg
Increased social distance measures over Thanksgiving and Christmas following the Pause to Save Lives might have prevented more than 100,000 coronavirus cases in Michigan—potentially avoiding thousands of deaths during the holiday season, according to preliminary findings by the University of Michigan School of Public Health.