infectious diseases
An epidemiologist explains why it isn’t an STI and what counts as close contact.
Study Shows Flies, Roaches Not Likely To Spread COVID-19
July 26, 2022 • 4 min. readTexas A&M AgriLife Research answers public health concerns about virus transmission.
Non-Athlete College Students May Be Less Likely To Contract COVID-19 Than Young Adults In The General Population
Feb. 21, 2022 • 3 min. readTexas A&M School of Public Health researchers co-authored a recent commentary that extends on previous research about COVID-19 and college athletics.
What We Know About The Omicron Variant
Dec. 1, 2021 • 4 min. readA Texas A&M epidemiologist says the new variant carries concerning mutations, but when it comes to infectiousness and severity, only time will tell.
Researchers Find No Evidence Of In-Game COVID-19 Transmission For SEC 2020 Football Season
Oct. 29, 2021 • 2 min. readResults from a Texas A&M School of Public Health study show the spread of infectious diseases can be prevented and monitored during sporting competitions.
Here’s What You Should Know About The Delta Variant
June 24, 2021 • 4 min. readTexas A&M virologist Benjamin Neuman discusses how the coronavirus variant could affect the U.S.
What Happens When COVID-19 And Influenza Collide?
Aug. 21, 2020 • 5 min. readTexas A&M pandemic policy experts offer 10 recommendations to reduce the risk of hospital capacity becoming overwhelmed.
Fourth Annual White Paper Gives Recommendations For Pandemic Preparedness, Response
July 29, 2020 • 3 min. readThe document from the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs at Texas A&M covers vaccine dissemination, technology, research and more.
With COVID-19 Cases Surging In Texas, What’s Next?
July 14, 2020 • 7 min. readPositive cases, hospitalizations and deaths are on the rise. Texas A&M infectious disease experts discuss the direction of the pandemic.
Does A Cloth Mask Protect Me From COVID-19?
July 1, 2020 • 8 min. readA Texas A&M advanced practice nurse answers common questions about cloth face coverings.