With information about COVID-19 rapidly circulating online, it can be difficult to determine what’s true and what’s not. SJMC faculty and students are working on several projects to combat misinformation.
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Read the full article at: https://journalism.wisc.edu/news/new-fact-checking-projects-focus-on-combatting-covid-19-misinformation/Volunteers are being tested for the virus that causes COVID-19 by spitting in a vial, which may prove faster, cheaper and less complicated than other common tests, according to UW–Madison researchers.
Read the full article at: https://news.wisc.edu/simpler-covid-19-test-could-provide-results-in-hours-from-saliva/The team that created the popular Badger Shield medical fac e shield has now created a new version that provides a full, clear view of the face while still filtering virus particles through surgical fabric that cinches around the wearer’s chin and jawline. And again, they're sharing it with the world.
Read the full article at: https://news.wisc.edu/new-shield-couples-covid-19-protection-with-a-clear-view-of-the-face/Graduate student Katarina Braun and Gage Moreno's work with sequencing the 2019 novel coronavirus has helped scientists better understand how the virus has traveled in Wisconsin and whether the protective equipment and safety protocols used in local hospitals are effective.
Read the full article at: https://grad.wisc.edu/2020/06/09/coronavirus-sequencing-leads-to-insights-on-transmission-vaccine-development/Interstate travel in Wisconsin bottomed out the week of March 25 at a 40% reduction for weekday traffic and a 60% reduction on weekends — knowledge that could help with future highway planning and construction.
Read the full article at: https://news.wisc.edu/wisconsins-covid-19-stay-at-home-order-drove-changes-in-states-traffic-volume/Wisconsin Connect is the first locally-designed COVID-19 app, allowing users to both receive and give help to others in their communities while correcting state-specific misinformation trending on social media.
Read the full article at: https://news.wisc.edu/uw-madison-faculty-students-create-covid-19-app-for-wisconsinites/