White House reveals winter COVID-19 plans, more free tests | NY1
CEID Faculty Dr. Syra Madad agrees “that the U.S. is in a “much better place” this winter not only due to vaccines and treatments but also because of increased immunity.” See more here.
COVID Vaccines Saved More Than 3 Million US Lives Since 2020 | MedScape
CEID Faculty Dr. Andrew Stokes contributes to research surrounding COVID-19 mortality. See more here.
It’s Time to Wear a Mask Again, Health Experts Say | New York Times
“The basic truth is that masks work,” said CEID Faculty Dr. Syra Madad “…whether you’re talking about Covid-19 or other respiratory viruses like R.S.V. and flu, wearing a mask will help protect you against all these respiratory viral illnesses.” See more here.
COVID Cases Are Less Harsh, Amid ‘Certainly’ Still Being in the Middle of a Pandemic | Managed Healthcare Executive
CEID Faculty Dr. Syra Madad shares that “it’s hard to imagine what the new year will hold – especially with bouncing from mpox, to supporting RSV, covid and flu response, and now preparing for ebola given the outbreak in Uganda.” See more here.
A Triple Serving Of Flu, COVID And RSV Hits Hospitals Ahead Of Thanksgiving | NPR
CEID Faculty Dr. Syra Madad talks about how Flu, COVID-19, and RSV are spreading during the holiday season. See more here.
How infectious disease experts are responding to Covid nearly three years in | Stat
CEID Faculty Dr. Syra Madad joins other epidemiologists in sharing their personal COVID-19 protection measures. See more here.
From dating to concerts, these activities are—and aren’t—safe for monkeypox risk, experts say | CNBC
CEID Affiliate Faculty Dr. Syra Madad is quoted: “…’Casual contact could mean shaking somebody’s hand, touching a doorknob, putting on clothing [that someone else has worn], and those kinds of interactions are not necessarily high risk,’ says Dr. Syra Madad, a special pathogens epidemiologist at NYC Health + Hospitals…” Read the full article here.
It is Time to Raise the Alarm on Monkeypox | Medium
CEID Affiliate Faculty Dr. Syra Madad authored this opinion, which concludes : “…On May 29, 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) had increased its threat assessment of monkeypox to ‘moderate’ risk to global health. And on June 6, 2022, The CDC upgraded its travel health notice for travelers considering international travel to countries reporting monkeypox cases from “watch — […]
Opinion: Why I’ll be vaccinating my 2-year-old for Covid-19 as soon as it’s possible | CNN
CEID Faculty Dr. Syra Madad wrote an opinion about why she will vaccinate her 2-year-old for Covid-19. She concludes that “we have waited over a year to get to this pivotal moment for these young kids – now that a vaccine appears on the cusp of approval, we must do everything we can to get […]
Most COVID Transmission Is Still Asymptomatic | MedPage Today
CEID Faculty Dr. Syra Madad shares insight on current COVID-19 community transmission levels: ‘Given that community transmission levels are rising in most of the U.S., it is important we continue to layer mitigation measures to prevent further spread and exposure to the virus even if you are vaccinated…While the risk at the individual level may […]