Coronavirus
UConn Health Researchers Find a Simple Oral Rinse Can Inactivate the COVID-19 Virus
Faculty from UConn Health have proven that a simple method of rinsing with a diluted version of over-the-counter Povidone-Iodine (PVP-I) oral rinse can kill viruses like the SARS CoV-2 coronavirus and prevent transmission in as little as 15 seconds. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a severe threat to the safety of dental and medical professionals […]
Picturing a ‘New Normal’ for UConn CLAS Researchers
UConn CLAS faculty take us into their labs and offices for a glimpse of ramping up research after two months of campus closures.
UConn Health Doctor: COVID-19 Directly Targets the Cardiovascular System
UConn Health Dr. Kai Chen answers questions about COVID-19's risks for heart health.
UConn Researcher Talks Vaccine Realities in an Unprecedented Time
The road to a COVID-19 vaccine may not be as wide open and untroubled as some expect, says a UConn researcher working on vaccine development.
Nurse Researcher Studying Women’s Experiences Giving Birth During COVID-19 Pandemic
A researcher at the University of Connecticut School of Nursing is beginning to dive into the emotional and psychological impacts COVID-19 is having on mothers with newborn children.
Virtual Weekend Run a Success for the UConn Health Half Marathon
Although a traditional road race was out of the question, runners of a 'virtual' half marathon raised thousands for UConn Health.
A Message From President Katsouleas on Fall 2020
President Thomas Katsouleas writes to the UConn community with an update on plans for the fall semester.
UConn Researcher Hopes to Stop COVID-19 in Its Tracks
A UConn researcher is investigating a way to stop the COVID-19 virus from spreading through the body.
EAP Director Explores People’s Problems and Concerns During Pandemic
David Francis, director of UConn's Employee Assistance Program, talks about employee well-being, mental health, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Op-Ed: Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19: A New Review of Several Studies Shows Flaws in Research and No Benefit
Touted by some as a treatment for COVID-19, UConn researchers say there's no evidence that hydroxychloroquine can help people suffering from the virus.