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Much of the media narrative about COVID-19 has stated that those at risk of catching the virus are older adults and that young people are not obeying quarantine guidelines and are risking lives of older people, says Paul Nash, who is currently researching the prevalence and effects of ageism in media coverage of the coronavirus and the impacts of virus-related social isolation.
Case Western develops "Builds on Beyond Silicon Valley"—a free online course taken by 175,000+ students from 190 countries—offers new content to guide and inspire entrepreneurs during challenging economic times ahead
Researchers across the UW are studying how social media propagates half-truths and misleading advice about COVID-19 — and how users can navigate the infodemic (a term used widely for an unhelpful deluge of information).
As Rhode Island confronts the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 150 third- and fourth-year students from Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School are volunteering their time to assist hospitals, health care workers and state health officials.
Shanina Knighton, a Case Western researcher warns against an over-reliance on gloves to protect against the spread of viruses and bacteria