Coronavirus
When Added Burdens Can Lead to Burnout
Three UConn Health experts weigh in on the COVID-19 pandemic’s strain on the health care system, and how it can impact the providers on the front lines.
April 9, 2020 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
A Message From President Katsouleas to the UConn Community
A message from President Katsouleas about UConn's ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic.
April 8, 2020 | President Thomas Katsouleas
UConn Students Watching and Learning from the Pandemic
A class focused on infectious diseases has gained a new gravity as the coronavirus pandemic unfolds.
April 8, 2020 | Elaina Hancock
Study of COVID-19 Risk Communication Finds ‘Optimistic Bias’ Slows Preventive Behavior
A study has found that "optimistic bias" can hinder individuals' efforts to take precautions in the face of health threats like the coronavirus pandemic.
April 8, 2020 | Kenneth Best
COVID-19 Testing Available To UConn Students In Storrs
UConn students can now be tested for the COVID-19 virus on the Storrs campus in a familiar and friendly location through Student Health and Wellness (SHaW).
April 7, 2020 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
UConn Health Testing Site Setup Was An All-Hands-On-Deck Effort
The efficiency of the testing site is the result of hours of planning and preparation by the entire staff at UConn Health.
April 6, 2020 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
Q&A: Pregnancy in a Pandemic
UConn Health's Dr. Christopher Morosky answers questions about pregnancy and COVID-19.
April 6, 2020 | Jaclyn Severance
For the First Time, UConn’s Mental Health, Student Care Services Go Virtual
The coronavirus pandemic has not slowed UConn's mission of providing for its students' mental health needs.
April 3, 2020 | Jaclyn Severance
Op-Ed: Why People Need Rituals, Especially in Times of Uncertainty
A UConn anthropologist explains the value rituals play in the lives of individuals and societies - especially in times of widespread confusion.
April 3, 2020 | Dimitris Xygalatas, Department of Anthropology
Care for the Caregiver in the Age of Coronavirus
UConn Health's Dr. Karina Berg discusses how to care for someone at home with coronavirus - and how caregivers should maintain their own health.
April 2, 2020 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)