UO researchers share expertise on COVID-19, April 5-9

From the New York Times to the Washington Post, University of Oregon researchers have been at the forefront of media coverage around COVID-19 as journalists seek out experts on the national and world response, reaction and preparation for the virus.

Here are some of the stories featuring UO faculty members from the week of April 5-9:

From April 9:

Workplaces Weigh COVID Vaccine Requirements
KLCC: UO law professor Liz Tippett is featured.

From April 7:

Oregon sees share of coronavirus cases rise in 10-19 age group
The Oregonian: At Oregon Health & Science University, scientists aim for 200 or 250 sequences a week; researchers at the University of Oregon are analyzing 25, though its lab could ramp up, a spokeswoman said.

 From April 5:

Deep dive into key COVID-19 protein is a step toward new drugs, vaccines
EurekAlert: The release mentions research by UO chemist James Prell. 

How teachers’ and parents’ COVID stress is affecting kids
PBS: PBS republished a piece from the Hechinger Report that mentions research by UO psychology professor Phil Fisher.