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Current Public Health News
UNLV researchers, medical investigator to discuss coronavirus pandemic March 30; event to be livestreamed
Public Health assistant professor Brian Labus serves on governor's task force, helping educate public in time of crisis.
What to do if a family member is exposed.
Here's how Rebels can do their part with one of the most effective means we currently have of combating the coronavirus.
As coronavirus concerns grow, UNLV researchers available to provide expertise.
Do you turn your back when someone offers you a hand, a kiss or a hug? Public health professor Brian Labus
Public Health In The News
COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, might hit people who smoke, vape or have drug addiction problems the hardest, warn experts. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that smokers are at a higher risk, thanks to their compromised immunity.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, Americans across the country — including the 60 million who love running or jogging — have been told to stay home.
As coronavirus spreads through the country, states have closed schools and nonessential businesses and prohibited group gatherings. This leaves most of us at home, but many of us live in close quarters with other people. We asked public health experts from the UNLV School of Public Health how people can protect themselves from being infected with the new coronavirus in these situations.
The novel coronavirus doesn’t seem to be discriminating against who it affects. But are there groups that are at higher risk of infection than others?
A quilt shop in East Texas is doing its part to help out during the coronavirus.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, Americans across the country — including the 60 million who love running or jogging — have been told to stay home.
