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Rising positivity rate signals growing community spread of COVID-19
GHI Advisory Committee member Ajay Sethi explains the positivity rates for COVID-19 and what they mean.
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COVID-19 shows how no one is immune from converging health crises
Each year, the Lancet Countdown tracks more than 40 indicators on links between health and climate change, and this year presents the most worrying outlook to date as key trends worsen. However, the latest report, released December 3, finds that with climate action, the lives of millions can be improved and saved. Examining how climate…
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Apply now for UW-Madison Global Health Institute 2021 grants and awards
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) is pleased to announce the application period is open for its 2021 grants and awards program. This competitive program is designed to support global health efforts of faculty, staff and graduate students across campus, fostering a spirit of collaboration with local and global colleagues and communities. Applications…
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Emergency use of COVID-19 vaccines likely in weeks, though U.S. still headed for a harsh winter
GHI Associate Director James Conway looks at the potential vaccines.
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Early mutation in SARS-COV-2 Virus in Europe led to its domination worldwide
GHI Advisory Committee member Yoshihiro Kawaoka leads study that shows the virus mutated in early 2020.