Fragments of Bird Flu Virus Discovered in Milk | New York Times
“As long it’s not a live virus, it is unlikely that there’s any health risks,” explains CEID director Dr. Nahid Bhadelia. Due to both the pasteurization and digestive processes, there is little cause for concern about contracting H5N1 avian influenza through dairy products from potentially infected cows. Read more from the New York Times.
Bird Flu Outbreak in Cattle May Have Begun Months Earlier Than Thought | New York Times
With little information currently available on how long H5N1-infected cows remain ill & how long it takes to clear the virus from their bodies, CEID director Dr. Nahid Bhadelia says, “We just don’t know enough about the natural history” of bird flu in cows, to know how widespread it truly is. Read more in the […]
C.D.C. Considers Ending 5-Day Isolation Period for Covid | New York Times
Though no changes to current recommendations have been made, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering loosening its recommendations regarding how long people should isolate after testing positive for the coronavirus. Experts, including CEID affiliate Dr. Syra Madad, share their thoughts about this potential change. Read more here.
The Case of the Never-Ending Illness | The New York Times
Feel like you’re getting sick more often this winter? CEID director Dr. Nahid Bhadelia spoke to The New York Times, discussing factors that could be contributing. Read the full article 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.
During the Omicron Wave, Death Rates Soared for Older People | The New York Times
CEID Faculty Dr. Andrew Stokes weighs in on COVID mortality data during the Omicron wave: “…’This is not simply a pandemic of the unvaccinated,’ said Andrew Stokes, an assistant professor in global health at Boston University who studies age patterns of Covid deaths. ‘There’s still exceptionally high risk among older adults, even those with primary […]
Merck’s Covid Pill Is Authorized for High-Risk Adults | New York Times
CEID Founding Director Dr. Nahid Bhadelia discusses the role of the newly-authorized COVID-19 pill from Merck. “’Anything that keeps people out of the hospital, even incremental, has a role,’ said Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, director of the Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases Policy and Research at Boston University.” Read the full article here
Is It Safe to Travel? Can I Still See My Family on Christmas? | New York Times
CEID Faculty Dr. Ellie Murray is featured in a New York Times article about the safety of gathering for the holidays. “Dr. Murray is taking a more conservative approach this holiday season. ‘Omicron really drives home for me the importance of deciding not to travel this winter,’ she said. ‘So I am staying home.’ For […]
The World Is Unprepared for the Next Pandemic, Report Says | New York Times
CEID Founding Director Dr. Nahid Bhadelia shares her knowledge on pandemic preparedness with The New York Times. “Given the events that have unfolded over the past two years, it might also be smart to focus on elements of pandemic preparedness that go beyond technical capacities and capabilities, said Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, the founding director of […]
Economists and Epidemiologists Need to Get Along
CEID Faculty Dr. Ellie Murray is featured in a New York Times article about collaboration between scientific fields. Read the full article here.