https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ysph/news-rss/?keywordId=1373&orgId=109082&title=More+about+the+YSPH+Covid-19+Pandemic+Response A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Yale School of Public Health en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Tue, 19 May 2026 08:35:27 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysph/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/advances-may-2026/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysph/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/advances-may-2026/ The Health Care Affordability Lab at Yale University addresses the crisis in U.S. health care costs. Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/federal-food-assistance-program-may-help-prevent-long-covid-and-other-illnesses/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/federal-food-assistance-program-may-help-prevent-long-covid-and-other-illnesses/ The federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may also help protect against COVID-19 and other chronic illnesses, according to a new study. Sun, 16 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://newrepublic.com/article/201881/blue-state-health-alliances-kennedy https://newrepublic.com/article/201881/blue-state-health-alliances-kennedy Clusters of U.S. states have formed regional coalitions to institute localized vaccine guidance. Yale School of Public Health Associate Professor Jason Schwartz says the coalitions' strengths will be in providing open communication about public health best practices and mutual preparedness. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/post-pandemic-covid-19-linked-with-high-numbers-of-workforce-absences-and-exits/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/post-pandemic-covid-19-linked-with-high-numbers-of-workforce-absences-and-exits/ Well after the United States government declared the pandemic emergency over, COVID-19 continued to cause about the same number of monthly work absences year-round as occurred in peak influenza months, according to a new study by a multi-institutional team of researchers, including scientists at Yale School of Public Health. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/5-years-with-covid-19/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/5-years-with-covid-19/ March 11, 2025, marks five years since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. We asked Yale School of Public Health faculty, staff, students, and alumni to reflect on the lessons they have learned since March 11, 2020, and how to apply those lessons if we are confronted with another health crisis. Their responses highlight the importance of community, collaboration, communication, and innovation. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 04:01:00 Z https://www.contagionlive.com/view/vaccination-impact-on-covid-19-mortality-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean https://www.contagionlive.com/view/vaccination-impact-on-covid-19-mortality-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean In an exclusive email interview with Contagion, Alexandra Savinkina, MSPH, PhD student specializing in the epidemiology of microbial diseases at the Yale School of Public Health, discusses her research on COVID vaccinations in Latin America and the Caribbean. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/how-to-order-free-covid-test-kits-as-a-new-round-becomes-available/ar-AA1pk7VE?ocid=Peregrine https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/how-to-order-free-covid-test-kits-as-a-new-round-becomes-available/ar-AA1pk7VE?ocid=Peregrine Within the next week, Americans will be able to order another round of free COVID test kits through the website COVIDTests.gov. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.today.com/health/coronavirus/new-xec-covid-variant-symptoms-rcna171502 https://www.today.com/health/coronavirus/new-xec-covid-variant-symptoms-rcna171502 Albert Ko, MD, Raj and Indra Nooyi Professor of Public Health and Professor of Epidemiology (Microbial Diseases) and of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) at Yale, explains how two different SARS-CoV-2 variants can recombine with each other, causing a new strain. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-this-years-covid-flu-and-rsv-vaccines/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-this-years-covid-flu-and-rsv-vaccines/ New COVID-19 vaccines are now available at local pharmacies, health clinics, major retail outlets, and medical offices. Shots for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are also widely available, as is the latest updated flu vaccine. YSPH Associate Professor Jason Schwartz discusses this year's vaccines and why it is important to get vaccinated. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/mobile-lab-helps-yale-pathology-establish-relationships-build-trust-with-community/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/mobile-lab-helps-yale-pathology-establish-relationships-build-trust-with-community/ A mobile laboratory-in-a-van that brings testing services to underserved Connecticut neighborhoods is enabling Yale Pathology of Yale School of Medicine to establish relationships and build trust with community organizations. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 19:00:00 Z https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-02165-3 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-02165-3 YSPH microbiologist Anne Wyllie's creation of the novel diagnostic protocol SalivaDirect dramatically expanded testing access during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Wyllie and the SalivaDirect team are exploring the use of saliva testing for influenza A and B, and for respiratory syncytial virus. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20240430/new-variant-sparks-summer-covid-surge-warning?src=RSS_PUBLIC https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20240430/new-variant-sparks-summer-covid-surge-warning?src=RSS_PUBLIC A new COVID-19 variant nicknamed FLiRT is threatening to cause a summer wave of COVID infections. Wed, 01 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/former-white-house-covid-advisor-shares-advice-on-effective-public-health-communication/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/former-white-house-covid-advisor-shares-advice-on-effective-public-health-communication/ As a health care entrepreneur and leader in the White House’s development of some of the most important health care initiatives of the 21st century, Andy Slavitt helped implement the Affordable Care Act and advised the Biden administration on its COVID-19 response. In a recent visit to YSPH, Slavitt shared some of his key communications practices as part of the Leaders in Public Health speakers series. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/pursuing-public-health-across-the-political-divide/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/pursuing-public-health-across-the-political-divide/ Dean Megan L. Ranney speaks with former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex M. Azar II Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2024-04-03/certain-us-populations-are-more-likely-to-get-long-covid-yale-researchers-are-examining-why https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2024-04-03/certain-us-populations-are-more-likely-to-get-long-covid-yale-researchers-are-examining-why Harlan Krumholz, MD, Harold H. Hines, Jr. Professor of Medicine (Cardiology), and Akiko Iwasaki, PhD, Sterling Professor of Immunobiology and professor of dermatology; of molecular, cellular and developmental biology; and of epidemiology (microbial diseases), discuss the association between long COVID and age, sex, race, and ethnicity. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.healio.com/news/primary-care/20240325/study-annual-covid19-vaccine-campaign-with-second-dose-reduces-disease-burden-costs https://www.healio.com/news/primary-care/20240325/study-annual-covid19-vaccine-campaign-with-second-dose-reduces-disease-burden-costs An annual COVID-19 vaccination campaign, in which second doses were administered to certain at-risk populations, was associated with reduced disease burden and health care costs, according to a new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/excess-deaths-covid-19-pandemic/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/excess-deaths-covid-19-pandemic/ Most analyses regarding the excess risk of death during the COVID-19 pandemic have relied on summary data. However, a recent study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology instead analyzed individual patient-level data based on medical records from the largest integrated healthcare system in the United States. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-covid-variant-causing-rise-in-infections-during-busy-holiday-travel-season/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-covid-variant-causing-rise-in-infections-during-busy-holiday-travel-season/ A new COVID-19 variant known as JN.1 is rapidly spreading across the United States and Europe as we head into peak holiday season travel time. Dr. Michael Cappello, MD, chair of the Yale School of Public Health’s Department of Epidemiology (Microbial Diseases), discusses the new variant, its threat potential, and what people can do to protect themselves from infection. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/app-covid-19-immune-antibody-guides-vaccine/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/app-covid-19-immune-antibody-guides-vaccine/ With SARS-COV-2 infection rates rising again, you may be wondering if you should get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. Yale physicians have built a tool to help answer these questions. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:00:00 Z https://www.baltimoresun.com/opinion/readers-respond/bs-ed-rr-vaccination-season-covid-flu-rsv-letter-20231130-qpttlvl7m5hmjnqdd4sp5znwci-story.html https://www.baltimoresun.com/opinion/readers-respond/bs-ed-rr-vaccination-season-covid-flu-rsv-letter-20231130-qpttlvl7m5hmjnqdd4sp5znwci-story.html We are amid the “triple-demic” of respiratory illnesses season that includes a significant increase in U.S. COVID-19 hospitalizations alongside annual seasonal surges in respiratory viruses like influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). YSPH Professor Sten Vermund offers timely guidance on how people can best protect themselves in this opinion piece. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z https://abcnews.go.com/Health/stay-safe-thanksgiving-respiratory-virus-activity-ticks-parts/story?id=105060544 https://abcnews.go.com/Health/stay-safe-thanksgiving-respiratory-virus-activity-ticks-parts/story?id=105060544 There are a few well-known mitigation measures you can follow to keep yourself and your loved ones safe during the holidays. YSPH Dr. Albert Ko provides some guidance. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/21/science/covid-omicron-variant.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/21/science/covid-omicron-variant.html The dominant variant of the coronavirus has proved to be not only staggeringly infectious, but an evolutionary marvel. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/covid-likely-to-peak-in-colder-months-as-virus-becomes-endemic-in-the-us/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/covid-likely-to-peak-in-colder-months-as-virus-becomes-endemic-in-the-us/ As COVID-19 becomes endemic in the U.S., it will likely settle into a seasonable rhythm like influenza, becoming most active during the colder months in northern climes and subsiding in summer, according to a new study by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:29:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/the-long-history-of-long-covid-and-other-chronic-illnesses/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/the-long-history-of-long-covid-and-other-chronic-illnesses/ The term post-acute infection syndrome refers to chronic diseases that occur after an acute viral, bacterial, or parasitic infection, including chronic Lyme and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Yale School of Medicine is investigating the many questions surrounding post-acute infection syndromes in its new Center for Infection & Immunity. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:00:00 Z https://www.cancertodaymag.org/cancer-talk/seasonal-shot-strategies/ https://www.cancertodaymag.org/cancer-talk/seasonal-shot-strategies/ Researchers find that patients with cancer who are severely immunocompromised may benefit from a more frequent seasonal vaccine schedule. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://themessenger.com/health/covid-vaccine-bridge-access-program-uninsured-americans https://themessenger.com/health/covid-vaccine-bridge-access-program-uninsured-americans The government created the Bridge Access program to help those without insurance. Does anyone care about it? Associate Professor Jason Schwartz says the public is fatigued when it comes to news about another COVID shot. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:00:00 Z https://themessenger.com/health/child-vaccination-rates-measles-anti-vax https://themessenger.com/health/child-vaccination-rates-measles-anti-vax Pakistan made headlines around the world when officials announced they’re considering throwing parents in jail for failing to vaccinate their kids among a resurgence in polio cases. While such draconian measures are unthinkable in the United States, it’s not hard to imagine a future where the re-emergence of once-eradicated diseases becomes increasingly common. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 18:00:00 Z https://www.ctinsider.com/health/article/covid-vaccine-availability-cvs-walgreens-18396902.php https://www.ctinsider.com/health/article/covid-vaccine-availability-cvs-walgreens-18396902.php Yale School of Public Health Professor Gregg Gonsalves says that during the pandemic the American public health system and welfare system had been bolstered to the point where we had a semi-functional public health and social services apparatus. These programs have all been dismantled with the end of the public health emergency, returning us to the normal of "the unfulfilled promise of public health." Thu, 05 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/09/29/flu-covid-rsv-vaccines-kids-fall/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/09/29/flu-covid-rsv-vaccines-kids-fall/ Public health experts and medical providers are warning that respiratory viruses pose a severe risk to children this fall, and they are emphasizing the importance of vaccines in keeping kids safe. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.euronews.com/next/2023/09/29/disease-x-how-ai-could-help-plan-our-response-to-future-pandemics https://www.euronews.com/next/2023/09/29/disease-x-how-ai-could-help-plan-our-response-to-future-pandemics Researchers are looking at how artificial intelligence (AI), including large language models like ChatGPT, could be used to scenario plan for future epidemics. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2023/09/25/distinct-immune-hormone-responses-shed-light-mysteries-long-covid https://news.yale.edu/2023/09/25/distinct-immune-hormone-responses-shed-light-mysteries-long-covid People who have experienced symptoms for months or longer after being infected exhibit different immune and hormonal responses to the virus, a new study finds. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:00:00 Z https://www.today.com/health/cold-flu/best-time-get-flu-shot-rcna47541 https://www.today.com/health/cold-flu/best-time-get-flu-shot-rcna47541 Flu season is approaching in the United States. Here's what you can expect this year — and when to get your flu vaccine to help you stay safe. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/cdc-will-invest-262-5-million-to-forecast-the-spread-of-infectious-diseases/ar-AA1h1kVP https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/cdc-will-invest-262-5-million-to-forecast-the-spread-of-infectious-diseases/ar-AA1h1kVP The CDC, through its new Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics, is doling out some $262.5 million over five years to 13 centers around the country, including to researchers in Massachusetts. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/09/20/free-covid-tests-mail-usps/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/09/20/free-covid-tests-mail-usps/ Starting Sept. 25, people can request four free tests per household through covidtests.gov. Officials say the tests are able to detect the latest variants and are intended to be used through the end of the year. Featuring YSPH's Greg Gonsalves. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://insights.som.yale.edu/podcasts/health-veritas/peter-hotez-opposing-the-anti-science-movement https://insights.som.yale.edu/podcasts/health-veritas/peter-hotez-opposing-the-anti-science-movement In a special episode of the Health & Veriutas podcast, Dr. Howard P. Forman and Dr. Harlan M. Krumholz are joined by the virologist and advocate Peter Hotez to discuss his new book, The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science: A Scientist’s Warning. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:00:00 Z https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/09/11/covid-vaccine-new-booster/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/09/11/covid-vaccine-new-booster/ The FDA approved new coronavirus booster vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna as the respiratory illness season nears. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2023/09/08/yale-researchers-develop-nasal-spray-mrna-vaccine-for-covid-19/ https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2023/09/08/yale-researchers-develop-nasal-spray-mrna-vaccine-for-covid-19/ Yale researchers, led by Professor Mark Saltzman, have successfully created an mRNA no-shot COVID vaccine, which successfully protects against COVID-19 in mice. Fri, 08 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7bpc07YWFk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7bpc07YWFk First lady Jill Biden is experiencing mild symptoms from COVID-19 amid a nationwide uptick in cases. Dr. Megan Ranney has the latest data on an updated COVID booster expected later this month. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/eg51-ba286-keeping-up-with-the-new-covid-19-subvariants/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/eg51-ba286-keeping-up-with-the-new-covid-19-subvariants/ Two emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2 have made the headlines recently. A Yale expert on these variants says one may already be running its course, while the other poses some potential risk. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 21:25:00 Z https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/5-things-to-know-omicron https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/5-things-to-know-omicron Experts are following the data around the Omicron variant—and various subvariants that have emerged—in an effort to learn more about the highly transmissible virus strain. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/28/health/risk-from-catching-covid-wellness/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/28/health/risk-from-catching-covid-wellness/index.html Experts say it’s less risky to catch Covid-19 than it used to be, but there are still good reasons not to treat it casually. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 12:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ai-powered-triage-platform-could-aid-future-viral-outbreak-response/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ai-powered-triage-platform-could-aid-future-viral-outbreak-response/ A team of researchers from Yale University and other institutions globally has developed an innovative patient triage platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that the researchers say is capable of predicting patient disease severity and length of hospitalization during a viral outbreak. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:00:00 Z https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/fall-wave-booster-shot-updated-1.6947033 https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/fall-wave-booster-shot-updated-1.6947033 Experts agree vulnerable populations should get the latest COVID-19 booster shots, perhaps even more frequently than the broader public. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 08:00:00 Z https://abcnews.go.com/Health/lionsgate-atlanta-hbcu-reinstate-mask-mandates-amid-covid/story?id=102475834 https://abcnews.go.com/Health/lionsgate-atlanta-hbcu-reinstate-mask-mandates-amid-covid/story?id=102475834 As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations tick up in the United States, multiple institutions say they are reinstating mask mandates, at least temporarily. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 09:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/high-levels-of-exposure-to-the-covid-19-virus-may-reduce-protection-provided-by-vaccination-and-prior-infection-study-finds/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/high-levels-of-exposure-to-the-covid-19-virus-may-reduce-protection-provided-by-vaccination-and-prior-infection-study-finds/ High levels of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19 may reduce or overcome the protection that vaccination and prior infection provides, according to a new study by researchers from Yale University, the University of Florida, and the Connecticut Department of Correction. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:00:00 Z https://www.verywellhealth.com/paxlovid-long-covid-treatment-clinical-trials-7693727 https://www.verywellhealth.com/paxlovid-long-covid-treatment-clinical-trials-7693727 Long COVID currently affects millions of people in the U.S. Symptoms can include brain fog, tremors, sleep disorders, and shortness of breath. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other academic medical centers recently launched clinical trials aimed at finding treatments for long COVID. Researchers think that there may be different causes of long COVID symptoms in different people, which is why they are conducting different clinical trials in many centers around the country. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/research-reveals-boosting-strategies-that-mitigate-risks-of-covid-19-in-cancer-patients/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/research-reveals-boosting-strategies-that-mitigate-risks-of-covid-19-in-cancer-patients/ New research led by scientists at Yale University and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte finds that the rate at which additional COVID-19 boosters are needed for cancer patients depends on the treatment they are receiving. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 19:00:00 Z https://www.today.com/health/coronavirus/eris-eg5-covid-subvariant-symptoms-rcna98833 https://www.today.com/health/coronavirus/eris-eg5-covid-subvariant-symptoms-rcna98833 The EG.5 "Eris" variant is now the dominant COVID-19 strain in the U.S. Here's what to know about transmission and symptoms. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:00:00 Z https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/09/health/covid-variant-eg5/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/09/health/covid-variant-eg5/index.html There’s a new coronavirus variant topping the leaderboard in the United States: EG.5. Nationally, EG.5 is causing about 17% of new Covid-19 cases in the country, compared with 16% for the next most common lineage, XBB.1.16, according to the latest estimates from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:00:00 Z https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/generalneurology/105697 https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/generalneurology/105697 Judy George recently interviewed Harlan Krumholz, MD, SM, about efforts to understand long COVID and post-vaccination syndrome. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:00:00 Z