An online tool uses key data to predict how many new infections and hospitalizations gatherings could trigger in the state.

(Eva Enns)

A study is recruiting 1,000 Minnesota grocery store workers to see if they have antibodies for the COVID-19 virus.

(Craig Hedberg)

New research shows food insecurity is on the rise for young adults — people ages 18-26 years old — and reveals a need to expand food assistance benefits and other measures.

(Nicole Larson and Dianne Neumark-Sztainer)

A student study is evaluating changes in food insecurity, stress, and weight-related behaviors among mothers.

(Jessica Friedman and Junia N. de Brito)

Learn how clinical trials work and the ways researchers and the FDA are safely speeding up the development of COVID-19 vaccines.

(Joseph Koopmeiners)

A new paper points to a need to update SNAP eligibility requirements, communication, outreach, and technical assistance to better serve today’s college students — especially during COVID-19.

(Melissa Laska)

The school’s Coordinating Centers for Biometric Research is running a trial to test a COVID-19 treatment that combines a highly concentrated solution of antibodies with the drug remdesivir.

(Jim Neaton)

A study screened nearly 500 symptom-free Twin Cities health care workers to see if any were actively infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

(Ryan Demmer and Shalini Kulasingam)

A global clinical trial in hospitalized patients is looking for answers.

(Jim Neaton)

Analyzing the daily social contact patterns of people to improve COVID-19 computer modeling.

(Shalini Kulasingam, Eva Enns, Kathleen Call, and Kelly Searle)

U.S. air pollution dropped during March and April compared to the same months in previous years.

(Jesse Berman)

Study calls for increased support, supplies, and data tracking during COVID-19.

(Tetyana Shippee)

Researchers are testing to see if the drug losartan can help COVID-19 patients.

(Joseph Koopmeiners, John Connett, James Hodges, Thomas Murray)

People of color in Minnesota's nursing homes experience lower quality of life compared to white residents.

(Tetyana Shippee)

SPH faculty provide code for modeling COVID-19 in Minnesota.

(Eva Enns and Shalini Kulasingam)

New resource helps Somali grocery stores teach community about COVID-19.

(Alan Lifson)

18.4 million Americans could face disruptions and potential loss of health insurance.

(Lynn Blewett and Ezra Golberstein)

Can hydroxychloroquine work against COVID-19?

(David Boulware)

SPH and Medical School create COVID-19 educational resources for those in jail.

(Rebecca Shlafer)

How can school-based mental health providers support children and families at home?

(Susan Mason)

Researching the best services for domestic and sexual violence during COVID-19.

(Ruby Nguyen)

SPH is modeling the spread and impact of COVID-19 in Minnesota.

(Eva Enns & Shalini Kulasingam)

Identifying how common COVID-19 virus is among asymptomatic health care workers.

(Ryan Demmer)

Can social media help people be happier, healthier, and well informed during COVID-19?

(Jude Mikal)

Do stress and other factors affect how well people comply with social distancing?

(Gillian Tarr)