SOCIAL IMPACT COVID-19 is amplifying economic, health, and social inequalities around the world. We bring attention to these inequalities and the ways to possibly mitigate the social impact equitably. Learn More U.S. Hospitals Shortages, Short of Staff ...
By understanding how compound challenges impacted migrant life, this paper contributes to the emerging area of comparative studies on the effects of COVID-19 on migrant populations, and urban populations within the Global South more broadly.
reliance on social distancing policies to limit the spread of COVID-19, systematically quantifying the impact of these policies may provide useful insights to government leaders trying to reduce the spread of the virus while minimizing the adverse economic and social impacts of restrictions. The recen...
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the international community, very little is known about its impact on the health and day-to-day activities of people with Parkinson’s disease (PwPD). To better understand the emotional and behavioral consequences of the public health policies implement...
The spread of COVID-19 has prompted Governments around the world to impose draconian restrictions on business activity, public transport, and public freedo
ethnic minorities is particularly high in the U.S., which reflects deep social injustice. The whole of society should be aware of it and pay more attention," said Florence Fang, co-founder of the newly-established, non-profit Global Alliance to Combat COVID-19 (GACC), at a webinar on ...
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on utilization of essential maternal healthcare services in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2023;18(2):e0281260. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0281260PubMedGoogle ScholarCrossref See More About Pediatrics Coronavirus (COVID-19) Reproductive...
After being forced to relocate from their MIT dorms during the COVID-19 crisis, two members of Professor Rebecca Saxe's lab at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research are now applying their psychology skills to study the impact of mandatory relocation and social isolation on mental health. ...
Dr. Williams said: "Remarkable efforts are being made by the public to contain the spread of the COVID-19, and these efforts should continue as long as is necessary. Our study finds many people are really sticking to the guidelines on social distancing. However, it is coming at a signific...
Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra said the number of cases climbed to 234 nationwide, with 19 of the infected needing hospitalization. The country's first COVID-19 death was also reported. "We see there has been a significant increase compared to the day before, but don't worry because this...