Population Health

Anthropology professor Steven Goodreau's "Plagues and Peoples" course took on heightened relevance when the coronavirus emerged.

Brian Koepnick, research scientist in biochemistry, explains a puzzle game called Foldit that has real-life implications for the coronavirus.

Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom discusses how new research suggesting that healthy people can spread the coronavirus will impact prevention measures.

Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, explains how lack of clarity from the federal government has the potential to erode public trust.

Associate professor of political science Christopher Adolph explains why state officials have been taking a large leadership role in preventing the spread of coronavirus.

Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, and Katherine Manbeck, graduate student, explains how social distancing measures could lead to increased cases of depression.

Christopher Adolph, associate professor of political science, discusses how republican governors were more likely to delay COVD-19 social distancing measures.

Christopher Adolph, associate professor of political science, explains why states with Republican governors are more likely to delay coronavirus prevention measures.

Katherine Beckett, professor of sociology, discusses how special circumstances can lead to increased transmission of the coronavirus in Washington's jails and prisons.

Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom discusses how the fact that some coronavirus cases are asymptomatic makes the disease more difficult to control.

Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, explains the importance of social distancing measures to stop the spread of and reduce deaths from the coronavirus.

Christopher Adolph, associate professor of political science, explains why states with Republican governors have tended to be slower in taking action against the coronavirus.

Christopher Adolph, associate professor of political science, explains why states with Republican governors have tended to be slower in taking action against the coronavirus.

Luly Yang, graphic design alumni and local fashion designer, has used her business connections to procure and donate 20,000 masks to a Seattle hospital.

Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, explains how different states and their different cultures are reacting to the coronavirus.