COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: September 12 – 18, 2020
Flu and COVID-19 This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are subject to change as new information is made available.
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: August 29 – September 11, 2020
Emergency use authorization (EUA) of medical products during the COVID-19 pandemic including a look ahead at possible EUA of a COVID-19 vaccine. This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: August 22 – 28, 2020
COVID-19 reinfection This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are subject to change as new information is made available.
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: August 15 – 21, 2020
Update on COVID-19 in Africa This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are subject to change as new information is made available.
PERC Brief
A brief from PERC’s 24,000-person survey conducted in 18 African Union (AU) Member States in August 2020 to assess disruptions to essential health services brought on by COVID-19.
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: August 8 – 14, 2020
The indirect impacts of COVID-19 on health and essential health services in sub-Saharan Africa This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are subject […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: August 1 – 7, 2020
The role of T cells in adaptive immunity to COVID-19 This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are subject to change as new […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: July 25 – 31, 2020
In-Depth Review of the 3 W’s: Wear a mask, Wash your hands, and Watch your distance. This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for policy or program implementation. The findings captured […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: July 18 – 24, 2020
Update on COVID-19 vaccine development This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are subject to change as new information is made available.
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: July 11 – 17, 2020
Tracking COVID-19 in the United States This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are subject to change as new information is made available.
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: July 4 – 10, 2020
Update on airborne transmission of COVID-19: evidence and implications for precautions This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are subject to change as […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: June 27 – July 3, 2020
HIV and COVID-19 This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are subject to change as new information is made available.
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: June 20 – 26, 2020
Reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are subject to change as new information is made available.
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: June 13 – 19, 2020
COVID-19 trends in the United States This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are subject to change as new information is made available.
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: June 6 – 12, 2020
MMR vaccine and COVID-19 This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are subject to change as new information is made available.
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: May 30 – June 5, 2020
Eleven epidemiological fallacies in COVID-19 This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are subject to change as new information is made available. See […]
Building National Health Security Through a Rapid Self-Assessment and Annual Operational Plan in Uganda, May to September 2021
While long-term planning for health security is indispensable, focused short-term operational planning can be a tremendous asset for developing actionable and realistic strategies to improve readiness for public health emergencies. Despite limited funding and an overwhelming list of action items, Uganda successfully enhanced its epidemic readiness by 20% with a focused 1-year operational plan developed […]
Association Between Preparedness and Response Measures and COVID-19 Incidence and Mortality
The COVID-19 pandemic was the most disruptive global health crisis in a century. Analysis of publicly available data by experts from Resolve to Save Lives revealed that alongside preparedness capacities, governance and leadership capacities independently contributed to lower COVID-19 cases and deaths. Both preparedness and governance are essential for effective pandemic control, requiring stronger public […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: May 23 – 29, 2020
Testing and test data, what it can and cannot tell us This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are subject to change as […]
COVID-19 Risk Alert Levels
This briefing note explains why alert-level systems for COVID-19 are effective, compares models from several countries, and provides the key principles and potential pitfalls to be aware of when developing these systems. It is intended to provide guidance to local, regional and national governments on best practices for alert-level systems, and on how to clearly […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: May 10 – 17, 2020
Estimated impact of COVID-19 on life expectancy in New York City This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are subject to change as […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: May 2 – 8, 2020
Assessing COVID-19 resurgence This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are subject to change as new information is made available. See also: Science […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: April 25 – May 1, 2020
Country preparedness and COVID-19 This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are subject to change as new information is made available. See also: […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: April 18 – 24, 2020
Past, current and future COVID-19 infections: the size of the iceberg and what tests can and can’t tell us This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for policy or program […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: April 11 – 17, 2020
Using data to assess adherence with public health and social measures can better inform decision-making This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: April 4 – 10, 2020
Nowcasting in the context of COVID-19 This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are subject to change as new information is made available. […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: March 28 – April 3, 2020
Syndromic surveillance should be explored as an early signal for COVID-19 This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are subject to change as […]
Assessing and reducing risk to health care workers in outbreaks
Identiftying critical points of failure within the health system and during emergencies is the first step to mitigating future risk exposure. The West African Ebola epidemic (2014-2016) revealed alarming gaps in infection prevention and control for health care workers, highlighting a major vulnerability in global health security. Experts from Resolve to Save Lives propose a […]
COVID-19 / In-Depth Science Review: January 9th-15th, 2020
The utility and limitations of large-scale surveys during the COVID-19 pandemic This science review is a snapshot of the new and emerging scientific evidence related to COVID-19 during the period specified. It is a review of important topics and articles, not a guide for policy or program implementation. The findings captured are subject to change as […]
Applying ‘timeliness’ to the screening and prevention of TB in household contacts of pulmonary TB patients
Timeliness is essential in preventing and controlling infectious diseases like meningococcal meningitis and tuberculosis (TB). Experts from resolve to save lives explored adapting the global 7-1-7 target for outbreak control to the management of household contacts of TB patients. Applying the metric in India, Pakistan, and Kenya improved TB preventive therapy (TPT) initiation rates, though […]