By Naomi Bar-Yam Discussions of public health precautions for emerging infectious threats like Andes hantavirus often include, “We shouldn’t overreact before we have definitive proof.” Sometimes this idea is framed explicitly or implicitly through one of the foundational principles of criminal law: innocent until proven guilty. That principle is essential in human justice. However, viruses … Continued
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This animation traces the 45-day voyage of the expedition cruise ship M/V Hondius from Ushuaia, Argentina to the English Channel (1 Apr – 15 May 2026), during which an outbreak of Andes hantavirus was identified on board. The first passenger fell ill on Day 5 and died on Day 10 — the first known death … Continued
Editorial Note (May 8, 2026): This letter was sent to the World Health Organization on May 7, 2026. After this letter was sent, we found that the World Health Organization press release had been updated to replace “droplet precautions” with “transmission-based precautions during close contact.” The guidance, however, still does not recommend airborne precautions or respirator … Continued
About this recording The International Long COVID Awareness Day 2026 Marathon was an independently organized public community event that brought together participants from across the Long COVID community over the course of the day. The World Health Network (WHN) is hosting the recording in recognition of the importance of the effort and the voices it … Continued
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What COVID and Chronic Illness Have Taught Us About Education, Health, and Inclusion For many families, the phrase “remote learning” conjures memories of the early pandemic, unplanned shifts to online instruction that were often confusing, uneven, and frustrating for students, families, and educators alike. But it’s important to remember that what most children experienced in … Continued
By Naomi Bar-Yam This article complements WHN’s “Update on Working from Home,” which focuses on current data, productivity, and public health impacts of remote work. Much of today’s debate about working from home is framed as if it were unprecedented—an anomaly caused by the pandemic that must be corrected. But history tells a different story. … Continued
This is a community-maintained directory of free and low-cost vaccine clinics and events worldwide. Use the search and filters below to find one near you. We also include organizations that have offered free vaccines in the past but aren’t currently doing so (shown in red). These may be worth contacting directly — they often run … Continued