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Johns Hopkins researchers question controversial study linking Sturgis rally to COVID-19 spike

Stuart

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are raising doubts about a study that estimated that a massive motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, last month led to more than 260,000 new […]

How to Read That Damning Sturgis Motorcycle Rally ‘Superspreader’ Study Like a Scientist

Stuart

A week-long rally attended by half a million motorcycle enthusiasts last month in Sturgis, South Dakota could have eventually led to an extra 250,000 cases of covid-19, according to new […]

What That Sturgis COVID-19 Paper Doesn’t Show — And What It Does

Stuart

Scholars are paying attention to new research on the motorcycle rally’s effects on coronavirus spread, but they have lots of questions about it, too. Elizabeth Stuart and Keri Althoff are […]

Mental distress, suicidal thoughts impacting more Americans due to COVID-19 pandemic

Stuart

Feelings of anxiety, depression and loneliness have increased significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic — even among people with no history of mental illness — an issue that could last […]

Coping Skills For Those In Mental Distress Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

Stuart

Throughout the pandemic, experts say mental distress has been on the rise and with the disruptions far from over, they’re sharing their research to help those suffering.Johannes Thrul and Elizabeth Stuart are featured.

Mental health of young adults

Stuart

A range of people are suffering from loneliness, anxiety and depression because of the coronavirus pandemic, but more so people with financial hardship, minorities and young adults, according to Johns […]

Is a Post-Coronavirus Reverse Baby Boom Coming?

Gemmill

Coronavirus and the attendant uncertainty has made family planning more fraught than ever.Alison Gemmill is quoted.

How to Cope When COVID Steals Loving Touch, Hugs

Understanding the reason why we can’t hug and touch those we love during the pandemic is one thing. Dealing with the effects of that are still proving very difficult for […]

How 132 Epidemiologists Are Deciding When to Send Their Children to School

We asked more than 500 epidemiologists and infectious disease specialists when they expect to restart 20 activities of daily life, assuming that the coronavirus pandemic and the public health response […]

What is safe to do during the pandemic?

A recent survey provides a snapshot of where Americans see the most danger — and where they’re most out of sync with experts. Faculty Associate Elizabeth Stuart is quoted. 14 other JHSPH experts […]