COVID-19 COVID-19Spring 2021 Plans Students Instructors Employees Researchers Health and Wellbeing Work/Life Support Recent SPH Messages Media Coverage Science and Research COVID-19 Events Profiles Science and Research Predicting COVID-19 infections in MN An online tool uses key data to predict how many new infections and hospitalizations gatherings could trigger in the state. (Eva Enns) View Measuring coronavirus infection among MN grocery store workers A study is recruiting 1,000 Minnesota grocery store workers to see if they have antibodies for the COVID-19 virus. (Craig Hedberg) View Food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic 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) View Caring About Mothers During the Pandemic A student study is evaluating changes in food insecurity, stress, and weight-related behaviors among mothers. (Jessica Friedman and Junia N. de Brito) View Vaccine trials ensure they are safe and effective Learn how clinical trials work and the ways researchers and the FDA are safely speeding up the development of COVID-19 vaccines. (Joseph Koopmeiners) View Ensuring College students Have Enough to Eat 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) View Testing a Treatment Combination 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) View Measuring Coronavirus Infection In Health Care Workers 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) View Can a new treatment thwart COVID-19? A global clinical trial in hospitalized patients is looking for answers. (Jim Neaton) View Learning how Minnesotans interact Analyzing the daily social contact patterns of people to improve COVID-19 computer modeling. (Shalini Kulasingam, Eva Enns, Kathleen Call, and Kelly Searle) View Measuring Air Pollution During National Shutdown U.S. air pollution dropped during March and April compared to the same months in previous years. (Jesse Berman) View Ending Disparities in Long-Term Care Centers Study calls for increased support, supplies, and data tracking during COVID-19. (Tetyana Shippee) View Treating COVID-19 Researchers are testing to see if the drug losartan can help COVID-19 patients. (Joseph Koopmeiners, John Connett, James Hodges, Thomas Murray) View Improving Nursing Home Care People of color in Minnesota's nursing homes experience lower quality of life compared to white residents. (Tetyana Shippee) View COVID-19 Model Code SPH faculty provide code for modeling COVID-19 in Minnesota. (Eva Enns and Shalini Kulasingam) View Partnering with Somali community New resource helps Somali grocery stores teach community about COVID-19. (Alan Lifson) View Health Insurance Disruptions 18.4 million Americans could face disruptions and potential loss of health insurance. (Lynn Blewett and Ezra Golberstein) View Old Drug, New Use Can hydroxychloroquine work against COVID-19? (David Boulware) View Resources for Hennepin County Jail SPH and Medical School create COVID-19 educational resources for those in jail. (Rebecca Shlafer) View Protecting Family Mental Health How can school-based mental health providers support children and families at home? (Susan Mason) View Confronting Domestic Violence Researching the best services for domestic and sexual violence during COVID-19. (Ruby Nguyen) View Modeling COVID-19 SPH is modeling the spread and impact of COVID-19 in Minnesota. (Eva Enns & Shalini Kulasingam) View Testing Health Care Workers Identifying how common COVID-19 virus is among asymptomatic health care workers.(Ryan Demmer) View Social Media Can social media help people be happier, healthier, and well informed during COVID-19?(Jude Mikal) View Social Distancing Do stress and other factors affect how well people comply with social distancing? (Gillian Tarr) View