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Making a mask
April 17

Making masks at home: What you need to know to fight corona

Homemade masks won't filter the virus, buy they may reduce its spread
Barack Obama and Joe Biden
April 16

Sanders exit opened the door for Obama to endorse Biden

Obama gave Biden his blessing to move away from the policies of their shared past
The cast of ‘The Good Place’
April 14

Research suggests people become more selfless as they age

In a study, older participants tended to be more willing to give their money to charity
Laptop open to news website
April 13

UO researchers share expertise on COVID-19, April 6-10

Faculty members have been quoted on the health, economic and risk factors from the outbreak
Parents at home with children
March 20

New federal sick leave law: Who's eligible, who's not

The new law is full of exceptions and does not provide blanket coverage for all workers
Woman in face mask giving thumbs-up
March 20

Coronavirus quarantines and your rights: 4 questions answered

A state of emergency allows a state to activate its emergency or disaster plan
Patrick Phillips
March 13

Provost Patrick Phillips explains the UO’s response to COVID-19

He was interviewed by the Oregonian about remote classes and keeping compassion 
Laptop open to news website
March 10

UO researchers are providing expertise on new coronavirus

Faculty members have been quoted on the health, economic and risk factors from the outbreak
Worker using tissue at her desk
March 9

Will sick leave help me if I get COVID-19? 5 questions answered

Editor’s note: In the coming weeks and months, an outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States could leave workers scrambling to figure out what happens to
Joe Biden speaks at a rally
March 9

Speeches, scripted and off the cuff, turn Biden campaign around

David Frank writes that Biden’s speaking abilities will help determine the course of his campaign

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