by Edward Lopez | Jul 13, 2020 | The Director's Blog
In a new study as part of CSFE’s COVID-19 research initiative, with co-authors Stephen Miller and Craig Richardson, we find that surging cases in Sunbelt states are not leading to surging hospitalizations or deaths. If anything, the growth rate of deaths is...
by Edward Lopez, Stephen C. Miller, and Craig Richardson | Jul 13, 2020 | Issue Briefs
Hot-Zone States in April vs. June: Impact of Spiking Cases on Hospitalizations, Deaths, and Recoveries Edward Lopez, Stephen C. Miller, and Craig Richardson Click the Button Below to Download a PDF Version of this Issue Brief Download Now Executive Summary This...
by Edward Lopez | Jul 10, 2020 | News, Research, The Director's Blog
One crucial question is whether spikes in new daily cases are followed by later spikes in hospitalizations and deaths. Many have expressed grave concern about this possibility. Former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb told Face the Nation last Sunday, “We’re right back...
by Allison Richmond | Jul 8, 2020 | Interviews, The Director's Blog
Several local and chain businesses in Western North Carolina have announced permanent closures in recent weeks as the economy continues to struggle with the impact of the pandemic. In its recent coverage, WLOS News 13 reached out to Center For the Study of Free...
by Edward Lopez | Jun 5, 2020 | News, The Director's Blog
Yesterday on June 4, North Carolina completed 19,039 diagnostic tests. This is by far the most in a single day so far, and it’s well above trend. North Carolina’s test numbers spike on Thursdays. The reasons are complicated, but many of those reasons...
