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UofL study finds higher rate of COVID-19 infection than public numbers show
The University of Louisville said its researchers found more than twice the rate of active COVID-19 infection during August compared to public numbers.
Report: COVID-19 was far worse in August than first thought for Louisville area
New study results from the Co-Immunity Project show in August the true number of COVID-19 infections is about double what was previously thought, the University of Louisville announced Thursday.
Jefferson County May Have Had Double The Known COVID Infections For A Period In August, UofL Study Finds
Tracking and tracing COVID infections has been a perpetual struggle throughout the pandemic, as the range of symptoms greatly varies, but the latest round of data from the Co-Immunity Project at UofL suggests about twice the amount of people were infected in Jefferson County during a week in August than verified and counted.
U of L study: Weekly COVID-19 rate twice as high as reported in August
A new report from the University of Louisville suggests Jefferson County’s COVID-19 infection rate may have been higher than what officials reported in the last week of August.
Latest round of Co-Immunity Project testing shows steep increase in COVID-19 infections in Jefferson County
Results from the latest round of testing performed as part of the University of Louisville’s groundbreaking project to track COVID-19 in Jefferson County show twice the number of people likely were infected with the virus in late August than were reported publicly.
Black Press USA: LIVE! — #LET IT BE KNOWN!, GUEST: DR. NATASHA DEJARNETT — WED. 9.15.21 7:30AM ET
Heat is the top cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. Moreover, extreme heat is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease — the top cause of death worldwide. But risk differs by race.
Extreme heat poses a cardiovascular risk. What can you do to slow climate change?
According to the 2018 United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), we have less than seven years to make the necessary changes to cool our planet.
Executive Insights 2021: Town & Gown
We gathered six experts to discuss how Louisville's town-and-gown relationship with the University of Louisville helped our community launch the Co-Immunity Project to track and fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Can Trees Heal Heart Disease?
Researchers in this polluted city are planting thousands of trees in a bold health experiment aimed at lowering rates of cardiovascular disease.
Urban Green Space: Health Benefits and Reduction of Inequities
These nature-orientated areas are a key climate change adaptation strategy that can aid in reducing temperatures in “urban heat islands”, or parts of the city that get hotter than surrounding areas due to man-made features (i.e. the urban heat island effect).
The Lancet Countdown on health and climate change
Climate change is the greatest global health threat facing the world in the 21st century, but it is also the greatest opportunity to redefine the social and environmental determinants of health.
Watching What We Flush Could Help Keep a Pandemic Under Control
Worldwide, clinical testing has not identified enough cases, or returned results fast enough, to enable either individuals or health officials to slow the surges without lockdowns. In private, however, nearly everyone does produce a biological sample every day that is then voluntarily sent to a central location to be processed — when they flush the toilet.
Wastewater Surveillance Can Have a Second Act in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Because of the urgent need to monitor community-wide spread of infection, the COVID-19 pandemic has inspired key conceptual advancements in the evaluation, assessment, and interpretation of wastewater surveillance data.
UofL 'Co-Immunity Project' tests will reveal how long COVID-19 resistance lasts
As COVID-19 vaccine booster shots go into arms, part of the research University of Louisville scientists are doing will help determine things like how long immunity really lasts.
UofL COVID study producing hope of beating virus
Ahead of rising cases and stark warnings, new information is emerging from a University of Louisville COVID-19 study aimed at helping to rid the virus locally.
Community testing may find level of COVID-19 immunity in Louisville
Getting tested for COVID-19 and antibodies is critical in the fight against the virus. The Co-Immunity Project just wrapped up its ninth round of testing, and they're hoping to get a better idea of how much immunity is in the community.
Researchers: People in rural areas live longer than those in urban settings
New research from the University Louisville indicates people who live in areas with lots of trees and greenery can live longer and have a better chance of fighting depression and cancer than people in urban areas.
UofL Researchers Find More Health Benefits in Greener Environment
Evidence is growing that living in areas of high greenness, surrounded by trees, shrubs and other vegetation, has beneficial effects on human health.
More trees, longer cancer survival: 'Green Heart Project' finds greener neighborhoods to be healthier
The greener the neighborhood, the longer neighbors survive cancer. That's according to a recent study by the University of Louisville's (UofL) "Green Heart Project."
Mayor Fischer and Metro Public Health commemorate 100,000 vaccinations and final week of LouVax operations
On Tuesday, Mayor Greg Fischer and Dr. SarahBeth Hartlage, Associate Medical Director for the Louisville Department of Public Health and Wellness, provided an update on COVID-19 in Louisville, commemorated the work of LouVax vaccinating thousands of Louisvillians and discussed the current efforts to use mobile vaccine missions to meet residents in the community to get them vaccinated.
2021 Co-Immunity Testing with 840 WHAS Terry Meiners
Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar of the UofL Envirome Institute discusses vaccine testing with Terry Meiners.
Does moving somewhere with clean air improve your health?
Where industrialized humans live, air pollution follows.
Earth-Friendly Cities
Want to live somewhere that makes it easier to be green? Louisville is one of those cities!
Can Trees Heal Heart Disease?
Researchers in this polluted city are planting thousands of trees in a bold health experiment aimed at lowering rates of cardiovascular disease.
Findings in Louisville wastewater suggest possible new COVID surge
Tuesday, America’s health officials urged caution while numbers suggest that the United States is winning its battle against COVID-19.
Time spent outdoors and sleep normality: A preliminary investigation
Sleep deficiency is associated with health risks, and time outdoors is related to health benefits. This study assessed time outdoors and its association with sleep normality.
Cardiorespiratory and Immunologic Effects of Electronic Cigarettes
Although e-cigarettes have become popular, especially among youth, the health effects associated with e-cigarette use remain unclear. This review discusses current evidence relating to the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and immunological effects of e-cigarettes.
COVID-19 : Coronavirus | They reveal at what temperature there is greater transmission of the coronavirus
A group of American researchers have carried out a study comparing daily temperatures with the transmission of the coronavirus in 50 countries of the northern hemisphere. The analysis, carried out between January 22 and April 6, 2020, has concluded that the lower the temperatures, the greater the transmission.
Scientists find link between lower daily temperatures and higher rate of transmission of Covid-19
New research has found that there is a correlation between the number of Covid-19 cases and temperature.
Several highly contagious COVID variants detected in Jefferson County
The city said Jefferson County is now in the “orange” category. It comes after a steady decline of both new cases and hospitalizations. However, health officials said it’s still important to remain vigilant as three highly-contagious variants of the virus were detected in Jefferson County.