An overactive defense response may lead to increased blood clotting, disease severity and death from COVID-19. A phenomenon called NETosis—in which infection-fighting cells emit a […]
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First daily surveillance of emerging COVID-19 hot spots
Over the course of the coronavirus epidemic, COVID-19 outbreaks have hit communities across the United States. As clusters of infection shift over time, local officials […]
The overlooked casualties of COVID-19
The daily toll of COVID-19, as measured by new cases and the growing number of deaths, overlooks a shadowy set of casualties: The rising risk […]
U designs innovative respirator system
In response to the overwhelming demand for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) due to COVID-19, the Center for Medical Innovation (CMI) at University of Utah Health […]
Portable, reusable test for COVID-19
“Testing, testing, testing.” It’s a mantra that health officials have been constantly promoting because screening people for COVID-19 is the best way to contain its […]
COVID-19 and the metropolis
Many have assumed that densely populated areas like city centers are more conducive to the spread of COVID-19. A new study, published in the Journal […]
Utah’s spring air quality better than usual during pandemic
As stay-at-home measures went into place in March 2020, many wondered how fewer cars on the road would impact Salt Lake’s air quality. The first […]
Why is the COVID-19 mortality rate highest for Black Americans?
Racial disparities among essential workers could be a key reason that Black Americans are more likely than whites to contract and die of COVID-19, according […]