How does awareness of an epidemic influence the number of fatalities? Our paper exploring an awareness-driven behavior model of Covid-19 was recently published in PNAS. Read more here.
Look for our article in Nature Human Behavior
In a truly collaborative effort with Aroon Chande, Seolha Lee, Mallory Harris, King (Quan) Nguyen, Stephen Beckett, Troy Hilley, Clio Andris, and Joshua Weitz, our Nature Human Behaviour article was published, outlining the model and step towards production of our Covid-19 Risk Assessment Dashboard.
New Covid-19 dashboard shows the state of the virus in Georgia
Release of an interactive dashboard showcasing the status of Covid-19 in the state of Georgia. This RShiny dashboard is based on figures Dr. Stephen Beckett has been releasing on a regular basis via Twitter and which have previously been shown in Georgia Tech Covid-19 townhall meetings.
Prof. Weitz writes opinion on viral testing
Georgia Tech Professor Joshua Weitz wrote an opinion piece for the Atlanta Journal Constitution with Greg Gibson about how asymptomatic testing for Covid-19 may mitigate its spread. But that’s the point: catching a case early may help to isolate individuals before they become highly infectious, thereby stopping chains of transmission before they start. In doing so, […]
Marian aids in outreach effort to slow the spread of Covid-19
Marian Dominguez-Mirazo worked with students at Ivan Allen College’s Digital Integrative Liberal Arts Center to show how video games can help slow the spread of Covid-19. Marian Dominguez-Mirazo, designed the epidemiological model used in the video games to determine players’ chances of getting infected The game was highlighted on Twitter and can be found here.
Prof. Joshua Weitz outlines Covid-19 concerns with a return to campus
Prof. Joshua Weitz wrote a guest column in the Atlanta Journal Constitution discussing the potential ramifications of students returning to campus while Covid-19 still runs rampant throughout Georgia. To understand why Georgia’s colleges and universities are not ready for face-to-face instruction, consider the return of 10,000 undergraduates to campus. How many of those will be […]
Weitz and Beckett urge reconsidering opening the state
Prof. Joshua Weitz and research scientist Dr. Stephen Beckett recently published an opinion piece in Slate Magazine discussing Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s decision to lift lockdown restrictions and re-open the state. Citing concerns about the time delay between a person becoming infected and testing positive for the virus, Beckett and Weitz urge Georgia leaders to […]
Look for our paper in NatureMedicine
Several members of the group and our collaborators published an article in Nature Medicine where we modeled shield immunity. With shield immunity, Covid-19 recovered individuals (with antibodies against Covid-19) could be deployed as focal points for safer interactions with sensitive populations. A shield immunity dashboard is in progress and will be forthcoming in January 2021.
Joshua Weitz publishes opinion piece urging Georgia leaders to reconsider opening the state
Prof. Weitz’s recently published opinion piece in the Atlanta Journal Constitution cites concerns that lifting restrictions in Georgia too soon could increase the severity of Covid-19 in the state. Last Monday, April 20, Gov. Brian Kemp announced the limited reopening of sectors of Georgia’s economy, effective April 24. The rationale includes the fact that documented […]
Prof. Weitz writes about cancelling large events due to Covid-19
Prof. Joshua Weitz — along with Richard E. Lenski, Lauren A. Meyers, and Johnathan Dushoff — wrote an opinion piece in the Atlanta Journal Constitution about the painful but practical decisions that will have to be made to mitigate Covid-19 spread. Citing the NCAA’s decision to restrict the number of fans allowed in upcoming March […]