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- DURHAM, N.C. — The new omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus has arrived just in time for the holidays, and health experts say it’s not yet clear whether existing vaccines will fight it off as successfully as they have previous mutations. But more information is coming soon. Meanwhile, people should continue to mask, distance when they […]
- Duke has a campus that shines throughout the out, but for many people, the winter holidays are the moments where the beauty stands out the most. This week, the digital and brand strategy team at University Communications spent an evening outside Clocktower Quad filming the university holiday message. The video, shot at sunset and including performances […]
- Family Medicine faculty member honored for community outreach efforts and advisory work during the pandemic
- Millions of Americans are still on the fence about getting a COVID vaccine, and some of the concerns relate to how vaccines work. Dr. Gabriela Maradiaga Panayotti uses a helpful soccer analogy to explain how vaccines work and why they are particularly important with new COVID variants appearing regularly. The video was created by The North […]