We talk to a doctor about how racial disparities in healthcare are amplified by the coronavirus pandemic and what can be done about it. Then, we ask a UW-Madison researcher who’s part of a team that developed a new saliva sample test for COVID-19 about how they’re taking the spit test mobile and why.
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Task Force Of Black Doctors To Review Potential COVID-19 Treatments, Vaccines
Black Americans have died of COVID-19 at more than twice the rate of white Americans. As vaccine trials continue, a group of Black doctors has come together to bridge the trust gap between the government and underserved communities.
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Researchers Develop COVID-19 Test That Uses Saliva
A team of UW-Madison researchers have developed a new COVID-19 saliva test and are taking it mobile. We talk with a researcher to learn what it will take for the FDA to regulate it.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Dr. Dial Hewlett Guest
- David O'Connor Guest
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