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Covid and Choirs

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Published: May 31, 2020 by RHJ Producer

Scientists have discovered that singing is an exceptionally effective way to spread viruses through the aerosolized particles it expels, which may travel much farther than the six foot safety zone many people follow. This means choruses and choirs may not get back to “normal” after the Covid-19 pandemic until much later than most activities, and only with rapid, effective testing or a vaccine. Experts explain.


Guest Information:

  • Dr. Robert Russell, Music Director, ChoralArt, Portland, ME and Professor Emeritus of Music, University of Southern Maine

  • Dr. Lucinda Halstead, Medical Director, Evelyn Trammel Institute for Voice and Swallowing, University of South Carolina and President, Performing Arts Medicine Association

Links for more info:

  • ChoralArt – Music Director Dr. Robert Russell
  • Rider University: Dr. Lucinda Halstead
Program #: 20-22Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Covid-19 Pandemic| Culture and the Arts| Economics and Finance| Health Care| Infectious Disease and Vaccination| Performing Arts| Public Health| Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials| Sports and Recreation| VirusesMedical Conditions: Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2)Guests: Dr. Lucinda Halstead| Dr. Robert RussellInstitutions & Organizations: University of South Carolina| University of Southern Mainetagged with: arts| arts and culture| culture and the arts| Jason Dickey| performance| Reed Pence
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