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The Telegraph
Rich nations have already bought more than half of world’s vaccine doses, Oxfam finds
Earlier this week, a report found that this exact scenario could lead to almost twice as many people dying of Covid-19, according to modelling from Northeastern University.
Scientific American
The U.S. Has an Empathy Deficit
Judith Hall is University Distinguished Professor of Psychology Emerita at Northeastern University.
Law360
Wary Law Schools Give Remote Learning The Old College Try
“Spring classes were sort of a disaster, but I think we are gradually going to get the hang of it and get better at it,” said Northeastern University School of Law professor Daniel Medwed.
New Report Details Impacts of Covid-19 Pandemic on Global Health
The report also highlights research from Northeastern University that found that if the first two billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines are spread equitably across the world, 61 percent of deaths can be averted. If the early vaccine doses primarily reach the world’s highest bidders, only 33 percent of deaths will be averted.
Here’s a snapshot of how US states differ on vaccine acceptance — and trust in Trump, Fauci, and scientists
The chart shows some of the findings from a national survey released Tuesday by researchers from Northeastern University, Harvard University, Rutgers University, and Northwestern University. The survey looked at public trust in institutions and vaccine acceptance.
How to help siblings get along better
“It’s been part of our culture, at least in the US, to think that siblings fight. That there’s going to be lots of times they don’t get along. That’s what they do,” said Laurie Kramer, a professor of applied psychology at Northeastern University in Boston.
Sheriff’s combative response to shocking deputy attack sparks new alarms, criticism
Rod Brunson, a professor at Northeastern University’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, said the tweets reflected a “missed opportunity to demonstrate to the community the interest in repairing the relationship.”
GBH
Back on Campus, And Feeling Pretty Good About it
I’m writing this on Tuesday of Week Two at Northeastern University. I’ve taught five classes — two via Zoom, three in person. I’ve taken three COVID tests. I’ve been rear-ended on the Zakim, taken the commuter rail, gotten on the Orange Line and walked the three miles from North Station to campus. I’ve ordered coffee, […]
CBS Boston
Expert: ‘Rules Will Be Broken’ In Presidential Debates
“I do expect that the rules will be broken,” said Northeastern University Professor Emeritus Alan Schroeder, an expert on presidential debates. It’s an approach that worked well for Trump back then, even though at the time most observers thought Clinton had prevailed.
Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 was in US as early as December, study says; NYC lockdown led to 70% drop in spread
Meanwhile, Northeastern University researchers found if a COVID-19 vaccine was hoarded by rich countries instead of distributed equally based on population proportions, it could cause twice as many coronavirus deaths.
Salt Lake Tribune
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert’s COVID-19 response approval slips below 50%, new survey shows
Herbert’s slipping approval ratings on the pandemic matches a nationwide decline in support for the way governors are managing the virus, according to a report by academics at Northeastern University, Harvard University, Rutgers University, and Northwestern University.
Marketplace
Gates: The U.S. isn’t helping get a COVID vaccine to the rest of the world
To Gates’ point about the equitable distribution of an eventual vaccine, and he’s clearly confident there will be one, the report includes modeling from Northeastern University that says if the vaccine is distributed in high-income countries first, and not globally, we’ll prevent 33% of COVID-19 deaths compared to no vaccine.