Register to be part of clinical trials
If you would like to register to be part of clinical trials or other research projects at Michigan, including COVID-19 research, please register here .
If you would like to register to be part of clinical trials or other research projects at Michigan, including COVID-19 research, please register here .
Here is a site from the Health Department of Washtenaw County where you can search for COVID-19 cases in Washtenaw County by zip code near the bottom of the page.
Here is an easy to read transmission risk chart.
The “Mask Up Michigan” order requires individuals to wear a face-covering when they are in an indoor public space or a crowded outdoor space. It is based on data showing that wearing a mask can significantly reduce spread. You can read a nice synopsis
A recent study shows how the COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionately affecting young faculty and especially female scientists working in “bench sciences” and scientists with young children. This could have important short and long term effects on careers and institutions.
Scientists are drowning in COVID-19 papers. See this new tool to help !
Our own Infectious Disease Physician and viral epidemiologist, Dr. Adam Lauring was interviewed by NBC News on "Why are viruses hard to kill?" Find the story here .
An article from the University Record on the sociological consequences of immunity/antibody tests. Read more here .
An interview from NPR on why antibody false positives will be a problem. Read more here.
An interesting piece published in the NY Times by David Kessler, former head of the FDA highlights issues regarding the decisions that need to be made to return to work. Read more here .