Coronavirus

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A Message From President Katsouleas to the UConn Community

A message from President Katsouleas about UConn's ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic.

The quad behind the Student Union is deserted since classes moved online and students were sent home.

UConn Students Watching and Learning from the Pandemic

A class focused on infectious diseases has gained a new gravity as the coronavirus pandemic unfolds.

A cinema marquee listing three rules for pandemic safety: social distance, wash hands, and clean surfaces.

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.

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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).

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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.

A pregnant woman wearing a medical mask applies sanitizer to her hands.

Q&A: Pregnancy in a Pandemic

UConn Health's Dr. Christopher Morosky answers questions about pregnancy and COVID-19.

Two women talking via videoconference.

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.

A woman kneels in prayer in an empty Catholic cathedral in the Philippines.

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.

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.

Q&A: Coronavirus and Connecticut Taxes

UConn School of Law Prof. Richard Pomp provides some insight on how the coronavirus pandemic might affect Connecticut's state and local revenues (hint: it's not a pretty picture).