Longini's suggestion that US deaths could peak in less than a month will have two possible impacts.
John Smulian, chair of the UF College of Medicine’s department of obstetrics and gynecology, provides important information on what is known about the novel coronavirus and pregnancy.
"We're trying to figure out who is ill or who has had significant exposure, and then keep them from getting around other folks," Haley said.
Lisa Merlo Greene, director of wellness programs at the University of Florida College of Medicine, offers tools to maintain wellness during a time of uncertainty.
“By the time someone arrives at the hospital and is severely ill, you can assume they were infected two to three weeks ago,” said Natalie Dean, a biostatistician at the University of Florida.
"There’s a lot that we don’t know, but we’re trying to get that information and see if it can inform policy as we move ahead," Lauzardo said.
“Here in Florida we have the largest number of people in any state over 70, so that’s of particular concern for us,” Lednicky said.
UF epidemiologists say younger populations are at risk of contracting COVID-19, especially young people with underlying conditions.
"The only safe way we will be able to get herd immunity against this virus is a vaccine," said UF's Natalie Dean
80 percent of respondents indicated they would get a vaccine for COVID-19 if it were available
“You need to assume that you’re carrying the virus, and you need to assume everybody else is carrying the virus," Hudak said.
The number of American travelers who said domestic air travel should be avoided increased from 32% to 43% in three weeks, according to a new survey.