COVID-19: Stories, Insights, Expertise

Whether you're a community member, one of our alumni, or a University of Minnesota student, here you’ll find stories, insights, and expertise to support you during the COVID-19 crisis.

COVID-19: Stories, Insights, Expertise

Whether you're a community member, one of our alumni, or a University of Minnesota student, here you’ll find stories, insights, and expertise to support you during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Research Brief

Household cats are more susceptible to coronavirus infection than dogs in early-pandemic Minnesota

A study by the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine found that household cats were more susceptible than dogs to natural infection of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, early on during the pandemic in Minnesota.

Two medical professionals providing COVID-19 testing to a patient.

News Release

Study identifies racial/ethnic and language inequities in ways patients obtain COVID-19 virus testing

A recent study from researchers at the University of Minnesota is among the first to examine how different socio-demographic groups used telehealth, outpatient (clinic), emergency department and inpatient (hospital) care to test for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Talking with U of M

Talking how to safely attend large gatherings with the U of M

Beth Thielen at the Medical School discusses how to safely attend large gatherings and events this summer.

Talking with U of M

Plática sobre la salud mental y la pandemia con U de M

Elizabeth M. Martinez, Asociada Postdoctoral de la Universidad de Minnesota, habla acerca de la salud mental en las comunidad de Hispana y Latina.

News Release

Talking about mental health and the pandemic with U of M

Elizabeth M. Martinez with the Medical School talks about mental health in the Hispanic and Latino communities.

News Release

[VIDEO] Ask a U of M Expert: Addressing vaccine myths and hesitancy

Part of the new “Ask a U of M Expert” video talks, Dr. Mansky answered questions from journalists about vaccine 101, myths and hesitancy.

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COVID-19 Podcasts

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Health in All Matters

Listen to episodes from the School of Public Health's weekly podcast series "COVID-19: When a pandemic sweeps the modern world."

3D illustration of planet with red laser-like lines indication global spread of COVID-19

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CIDRAP COVID-19 Podcast

From "How We Got Here" to "Smart Testing," listen to all of the timely podcasts from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy.

In the News

crowded street seen from high up, with illustration overlaid of grid shapes indicating potential virus spread

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Experts

U of M experts offer insights, expertise, and support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are just some of the faculty and staff involved in these efforts.

Associate Professor, Division of Health Policy and Management

Vice Dean for Research

Professor, Department of Psychology

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COVID-19: Stories, Insights, Expertise

COVID-19: Stories, Insights, Expertise

News

Household cats are more susceptible to coronavirus infection than dogs in early-pandemic Minnesota

Study identifies racial/ethnic and language inequities in ways patients obtain COVID-19 virus testing

Talking how to safely attend large gatherings with the U of M

Plática sobre la salud mental y la pandemia con U de M

Talking about mental health and the pandemic with U of M

[VIDEO] Ask a U of M Expert: Addressing vaccine myths and hesitancy

COVID-19 Podcasts

Health in All Matters

CIDRAP COVID-19 Podcast

In the News

Osterholm provides overview on COVID-19

University of Minnesota tackles COVID-19 pandemic

New effort aims to hold back water to slow ‘flashy’ Minn. rivers

Top Projects of 2020: University of Minnesota Health Sciences Education Center

Who Runs The World? Squirrels!

Experts

Rachel Hardeman

Tim Schacker

Patricia Frazier

Donate to COVID-19 Relief Funds

#UMNproud

COVID-19 Resources