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David Larsen, associate professor of public health in Falk College, was quoted in the Daily Beast story “Is Double Masking Worth It? If You’re Already Masking Correctly, Probably Not.” Larsen, an epidemiologist, says that double masking is not worth pushing…

David Larsen, associate professor of public health in Falk College, was interviewed for the WJLA-TV  (Washington) story “As information evolves, some Americans confused by coronavirus guidance,” which aired nationwide. Larsen, who studies epidemiology, says that the new mutations of the…

Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was quoted in The Washington Post story “People with disabilities desperately need the vaccine. But states disagree on when they’ll get it.” Landes, an expert on the sociology of disability,…

Brittany Kmush, assistant professor of public health in Falk College, was quoted in the CNBC article titled “From vaccines to safe socialization: Here’s what to expect in 2021, according to experts.” Kmush, an expert on epidemiology and global health, discusses…

Brooks Gump, Falk Family Endowed Professor in Falk College, was interviewed by The Daily Beast for the piece “MAGA Fanatic Gym Tycoon Leads Anti-Lockdown Uprising.” The piece also ran across the Yahoo platforms internationally. Gump, who studies health promotion, says…

David Larsen, associate professor of public health in Falk College, was interviewed for the CGTN America story “Public Health Professor on the U.S. first vaccine roll-out.” Larsen, who studies epidemiology and has led various efforts related to stopping the spread…

Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the NPR story “Rural Areas Send Their Sickest Patients To The Cities, Straining Hospital Capacity.” Monnat, who also serves as the Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion,…

Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology and Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Vox story “Exit polls suggest significant polarization about the pandemic and its economic fallout.” Monnat, who also serves as…

The Trump administration is seeking intervention by the U.S. Supreme Court in an effort to end the 2020 census counting, which would reverse a lower court’s decision to keep it going until the end of the month. Shannon Monnat is…

NOTE FOR SPRING 2021: Testing hours have changed. Please visit the Get Tested page for the most up-to-date information. Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Earlier this morning, the permanent COVID-19 testing site opened at the University’s stadium. We encourage all…