Intermittent and periodic outbreaks of infectious diseases have had profound and lasting effects on societies throughout human history. During the global spread of SARS-CoV-2 and the resulting ...

In order to contrast the transmission of the coronavirus (Sars-Cov-2) via respiratory droplets and physical contact, one of most common non-pharmaceutical interventions has been to ask citizens to ...

My AEI colleague Scott Gottlieb points out that the science behind the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) shifting recommendations on social distancing is far from clear. Until recently, the CDC ...

“Hi,” a friend called out warmly to me as I walked down the street with my guide dog. Then she stepped back as I neared her. I felt a chill. Why was she withdrawing from me? This was closer to the ...