All Posts in #COVID 19
“‘Psychologically it’s time’: Some Syracuse-area schools are ready to make masks optional”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in the Falk College, was quoted in the Syracuse.com story “‘Psychologically it’s time’: Some Syracuse-area schools are ready to make masks optional.” Larsen, an expert on epidemiology and infectious disease, explained how both…
“Samples from the Village of New Paltz’s sewage treatment plant are being tested for coronavirus.”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in the Falk College, was quoted in the Hudson Valley One story “Samples from the Village of New Paltz’s sewage treatment plant are being tested for coronavirus.” Larsen, who led the University’s wastewater…
COVID Public Health Update: Reviewing State and County Mask Guidance
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: Today, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Department of Health will not extend the existing statewide order requiring that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, are masked indoors…
“Vaccine Hesitancy Has Seeped Into Home Health Care”
Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was quoted in The Atlantic story “Vaccine Hesitancy Has Seeped Into Home Health Care.” Landes, who has studied the impact of COVID-19 on individuals with disabilities, explained how the toll…
“Stacey Abrams faces growing furor over mask-free photo”
Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute in the Maxwell School, was quoted in The Hill story “Stacey Abrams faces growing furor over mask-free photo.” Reeher, an expert on American politics, explained that…
“Black Health”
Kendra McCutcheon, assistant professor of social work in the Falk College, was featured in the WCNY Cycle of Health program segment “Black Health.” McCutcheon, an expert on mental health disparities among women of color, discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic has…
‘Someone Falls Overboard’: University Professor Stephen Kuusisto Co-Authors Book of Pandemic Poetry
Setting the scene … It’s spring of 2020. The world has been shut down for a period of weeks or months (you stopped keeping track at some point). You are living with a disability—perhaps you’re blind or you have a…
“Donald Trump falsely claimed that New York delayed COVID-19 treatment for white people.”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in the Falk College, was interviewed for the Poynter story “Donald Trump falsely claimed that New York delayed COVID-19 treatment for white people.” Larsen, a expert on infectious disease and epidemiology, explained that…
“Joe Rogan responds to backlash against his podcast as Spotify adds COVID content advisories.”
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio, and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was interviewed by USA Today for the story “Joe Rogan responds to backlash against his podcast…
COVID Update: Key Data | Vaccine Clinic | Testing
Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: Welcome back to campus. For those of you beginning your Syracuse University journey this semester, welcome! I hope all of you have experienced a productive and enjoyable first week of the new semester. Over…