Navigating Fake News: How Americans Should Deal With Misinformation Online Faculty experts discuss research, causes and solutions during media briefing There’s an old fact-checking adage in journalism: If your mother says she loves you, check...
Experts Urge Empathetic Approach to Convincing Mask Opponents Duke faculty discuss effective public health messaging during the pandemic As the 2020 freedom-vs-facemask culture war rages on in America’s social media feeds and...
Local Factors Should Drive School Reopening Decisions, Health Experts Say Duke faculty discuss complexity of reopening schools with media The decision to reopen schools is complicated and nuanced and should consider the specific needs...
Why COVID-19 Is Exposing Health Disparities Two Duke doctors discuss reasons, possible solutions in media briefing DURHAM, N.C. -- COVID-19 has shone a stark light on America’s economic and racial health...
U.S. Needs a Renewed Effort to Fight Against COVID-19, Expert Advises DURHAM, N.C. -- The United States needs a renewed commitment to social distancing and mask-...
COVID-19 Vaccine in 2020 Highly Unlikely, Experts Caution Duke medical experts brief media on possibility and timing of a vaccine DURHAM, N.C. -- Speculation that a vaccine for COVID-19 might be widely available by the end of...
Want to Avoid Another Shutdown? Wear a Mask, Experts Advise Duke doctors brief media on how best to move forward in the pandemic DURHAM, N.C. -- If you’re in public and see someone wearing a mask, that person is doing...
In Pandemic, Experts Offer Ways to Help Vulnerable Hispanic Communities More resources and health protections are critical to protect Hispanic communities – many...
How to Address COVID-19 in Nursing Homes Controlling coronavirus in nursing homes crucial for national response, says Donald Taylor Nursing homes will continue to be COVID-19 hotspots until state and federal officials can...
The Pandemic's Effect on Energy and the Environment "Largest demand destruction ever seen" -- Duke faculty share perspectives during media briefing The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had a destructive effect on the oil industry, but may give...
How to Teach Kids at Home During Pandemic Duke panelists offer tips for teachers, parents and policymakers during media briefing Coronavirus is riding roughshod over American secondary education, creating myriad new problems...