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When will pregnant women benefit from a COVID-19 vaccine?
December 1, 2020
The hopes raised by the rapid development of vaccines don't yet extend to pregnant women, but their safety and needs must be considered during vaccine distribution, experts say
Boosting diversity in COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials
November 30, 2020
From the pandemic's earliest days, the coronavirus hit hardest in Black, Latinx, and Native American communities. Work is needed to ensure the vaccine will be effective for all.
Johns Hopkins funding to support Baltimore City violence reduction strategy
November 25, 2020
Effort expands support and outreach for high-risk individuals in Baltimore, builds better relationships between law enforcement and communities
What to know before visiting a loved one in a nursing home this holiday season
November 23, 2020
Nursing home visits support residents' socialization and care, but families should exercise caution when planning a visit during the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic, Hopkins Nursing expert says
Johns Hopkins launches universitywide Tenure Advisory Committee
November 20, 2020
14-member group will advise the president on tenure cases across JHU's seven tenure-granting schools
Johns Hopkins moves toward more flexible, broader undergraduate educational experience
November 20, 2020
Recommendations of the university's second Commission on Undergraduate Education compiled in 88-page report
COVID-19 pandemic enters its most serious phase in U.S., even as vaccine prospects brighten
November 19, 2020
Amid record surges of the coronavirus, Johns Hopkins public health experts advise hunkering down to save lives in the months ahead
Johns Hopkins offers several democracy-themed spring courses
November 18, 2020
The courses will give students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the democratic process and bolster their civic engagement
What are the different kinds of COVID-19 tests?
November 18, 2020
What are the different type of COVID-19 tests and how are they used? Yuka Manabe, a Johns Hopkins expert in infectious diseases and testing, offers a survey of the current coronavirus testing landscape.
Greek tragedy helps frontline medical workers cope with COVID-19
November 16, 2020
Selected works explore feelings of abandonment, personal risk, deferred grief, and helplessness in project organized by Theater of War Productions, Berman Institute of Bioethics, and JHU Program in Arts, Humanities & Health