COVID-19

News coverage, academic research and more on the coronavirus pandemic from experts at The Pearson Institute.

Times of India

02.12.21

Karnataka under reported infections, says US study

A study conducted by researchers from Duke University in North Carolina, USA, claims Covid-19 cases in Karnataka were grossly under-reported.

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SciTechDaily

02.06.21

Stimulus Relief Funds Increase Social Distancing to Help Stop Spread of COVID-19

As case rates of COVID-19 reach new heights across the nation, many states and cities are tightening stay-at-home restrictions to stop the spread. New research suggests that those suffering from economic hardships are less likely comply with new stay-at-home orders; however, these same U.S. residents would be more likely to adhere to the new public health guidelines if their households received stimulus funds.

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Brinkwire

02.06.21

Stimulus Relief Funds Increase Social Distancing to Help Stop Spread of COVID-19

Findings suggest economically vulnerable households need to leave the house more to work. As case rates of COVID-19 reach new heights across the nation, many states and cities are tightening stay-at-home restrictions to stop the spread. New research suggests that those suffering from economic hardships are less likely comply with new stay-at-home orders; however, these same U.S. residents would be more likely to adhere to the new public health guidelines if their households received stimulus funds.

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