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“‘It’s getting confusing.’ Miami-Dade and Florida can’t agree on metrics for COVID-19.”
Brittany Kmush, assistant professor in the Department of Public Health at Falk College, was interviewed by the Miami Herald for the story “‘It’s getting confusing.’ Miami-Dade and Florida can’t agree on metrics for COVID-19.” Throughout the pandemic there have been…
“New WHO report says airborne coronavirus transmission ‘cannot be ruled out’ in outbreaks in some indoor settings.”
Brittany Kmush, assistant professor in the Department of Public Health at Falk College, was interviewed by CNN for the story, “New WHO report says airborne coronavirus transmission ‘cannot be ruled out’ in outbreaks in some indoor settings.” Kmush, an expert…
“Masks are now required in Texas. What if you can’t wear one because of a medical condition?”
Doron Dorfman, associate professor in the College of Law, was interviewed by Dallas Morning News for the story “Masks are now required in Texas. What if you can’t wear one because of a medical condition?” Professor Dorfman, an expert on…
“Governor Cuomo is Asking the Community to Enforce Mask Wearing”
Doron Dorfman, associate professor in the College of Law, was interviewed by CNY Central for the story “Governor Cuomo is Asking the Community to Enforce Mask Wearing.” Professor Dorfman, who is an expert on public health law, worries that “if…
“Syracuse University, ESF will test sewage dorm-by-dorm to track coronavirus spread”
David Larsen, an Associate Professor of Public Health in Falk College, was quoted in the Syracuse.com article “Syracuse University, ESF will test sewage dorm-by-dorm to track coronavirus spread” In addition to testing students on their return to campus in the…
What is the Reason Behind the Decrease in Heart Attack and Stroke Patients in the ER?
Brooks Gump, Falk Family Endowed Professor of Public Health at Falk College, was quoted in the CNN article “Is Covid-19 scaring heart attack victims away from ERs?” and The Beet story “Where are all the heart attacks?” In both articles,…
“How many Central New Yorkers infected with coronavirus? Cuomo provides some math”
David Larsen, Associate Professor of Public Health in Falk College, was quoted in the Syracuse.com article “How many Central New Yorkers infected with coronavirus? Cuomo provides some math” Professor Larsen, an expert on infectious disease and public health, “questioned the state’s…
What the U.S. Needs to Safely Reopen the Country
Brittany Kmush, assistant professor in the Department of Public Health at Falk College, was interviewed by CGTN America for “The Heat: Wuhan lifts travel restrictions” and a Sinclair Broadcasting Group national correspondent in Washington, D.C., for the story “Doctors point…
New Course Prefix for Public Health Courses Effective Fall 2020
All courses offered by the Falk College’s Department of Public Health have a new course prefix, effective for the Fall 2020 semester. The existing course prefix “HTW” will no longer be used. Instead, all public health courses will use the…
How to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus
Brittany Kmush, assistant professor in the Department of Public Health at Falk College, was quoted in the Miami Herald story “Worried about coronavirus in Miami? This is what you can do to prepare for it” and the National Interest story…