COVID-19 updates

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January 18, 2022

About those new isolation guidelines…

MIT has adopted the CDC’s new COVID-19 guidelines that come with a shorter isolation period. Here’s what you need to know.

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January 14, 2022

Tag — you’re sick!

Mom gave COVID-19 to Dad, then Dad gave it to Brad, then Brad infected Chad and now everyone in the house is sad. Are we doomed to repeat this cycle forever? If so, we are NOT glad.

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December 15, 2021

I got my COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant; is my baby protected?

I was vaccinated against COVID-19 while pregnant and just got a postpartum booster. So... is my baby protected?

December 1, 2021

Omicron: what we know, what we need to find out, and… what now?

Omicron is in the news and in my nightmares. How worried should I be about this new COVID-19 variant?

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November 19, 2021

MIT Medical’s tips for a “pretty darn normal” Thanksgiving

You asked, we answered! Here are MIT Medical’s tips for a “pretty darn normal” Thanksgiving!

September 14, 2021

The do-re-mi’s of COVID-19 risk assessment

You won't be exposed to COVID-19 frolicking alone on a mountaintop, but in the real world, social distancing isn’t as easy. We've teamed up with Tim the beaver to create the Do-Re-Mi’s of COVID-19 risk—a handy poster guide for those of us who don’t have access to a pristine alpine meadow.

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September 13, 2021

Up-to-date information for the MIT community about COVID-19:

COVID-19 updates

About those new isolation guidelines…

Tag — you’re sick!

I got my COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant; is my baby protected?

Omicron: what we know, what we need to find out, and… what now?

MIT Medical’s tips for a “pretty darn normal” Thanksgiving

The do-re-mi’s of COVID-19 risk assessment

What kind of mask do I need now?

How safe are outdoor activities?

Can an antibody test tell me if my vaccine worked?

Breakthrough infections: What you need to know

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