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Covid-19 Mortality Rates Were Higher In States That Limited Governments From Enacting Public Health Emergency Orders, Xue Zhang, Mildred Warner, Gen Meredith
Covid-19 Mortality Rates Were Higher In States That Limited Governments From Enacting Public Health Emergency Orders, Xue Zhang, Mildred Warner, Gen Meredith
Center for Policy Research
State and local governments enacted various public health emergency policies during the COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in lower infection and death rates than would have occurred without these policies. However, some states limited emergency public health authority of state executives, state governors, and state and local officials during the pandemic. This brief summarizes the results of a study that used data from the Center for Public Health Law Research and Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker to explore which states passed laws that limited emergency public health authority during the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of those limitations on COVID-19 death …
Area Agencies On Aging Provide Crucial Support For Older New Yorkers During Covid-19, Claire Pendergrast
Area Agencies On Aging Provide Crucial Support For Older New Yorkers During Covid-19, Claire Pendergrast
Population Health Research Brief Series
This research brief discusses how Area Agencies on Aging are providing crucial support for older NewYorkers during COVID-19.
Wastewater Testing Shows That Pharmaceutical And Illicit Drug Use Are Higher In Places Where Covid-19 Is More Prevalent, Kerrie Marshall, Arik Palileo, Eric Schiff, Teng Zeng
Wastewater Testing Shows That Pharmaceutical And Illicit Drug Use Are Higher In Places Where Covid-19 Is More Prevalent, Kerrie Marshall, Arik Palileo, Eric Schiff, Teng Zeng
Population Health Research Brief Series
Wastewater testing shows that pharmaceutical and illicit drug use are higher in places were COVID-19 is more prevalent.
Less Worthy Lives? We Must Prioritize People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities In Covid-19 Vaccine Allocation, Scott D. Landes, Margaret A. Turk, Katherine E. Mcdonald, Maya Sabatello
Less Worthy Lives? We Must Prioritize People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities In Covid-19 Vaccine Allocation, Scott D. Landes, Margaret A. Turk, Katherine E. Mcdonald, Maya Sabatello
Population Health Research Brief Series
Individuals with developmental and intellectual disability should prioritized during COVID-19 vaccination allocation.
Stories From The Frontlines Of The Covid-19 Response In New York, Ashley Van Slyke
Stories From The Frontlines Of The Covid-19 Response In New York, Ashley Van Slyke
Population Health Research Brief Series
This brief features the stories of a nurse and national guardsman from Central NY who served on the frontline of the COVID-19 response during the early days of the outbreak in New York City. These frontline workers described patient overcrowding, equipment shortages, feeling physically and emotionally exhausted, and lessons learned from their experiences.
Homelessness During Covid-19: Understanding And Preventing Risk Of Virus Spread In This Vulnerable Population, Ashley Van Slyke
Homelessness During Covid-19: Understanding And Preventing Risk Of Virus Spread In This Vulnerable Population, Ashley Van Slyke
Population Health Research Brief Series
Individuals experiencing homelessness are older and have a lower life expectancy compared to the average American. This brief describes how individuals who are homeless are experiencing COVID-19 and efforts by various cities and organizations to prevent transmission.
As Schools Close Due To The Coronavirus, Mental Health Care For Children Must Be Protected, Xiaoyan Zhang
As Schools Close Due To The Coronavirus, Mental Health Care For Children Must Be Protected, Xiaoyan Zhang
Population Health Research Brief Series
This data slice highlights the expansive nation-wide school closings due to COVID-19 and encourages providers and government bodies to support the mental health needs of students across the country.