Wafaa El-Sadr, MD, MPH, MPA says requiring a COVID-19 vaccination to travel would worsen inequities. “In many ways, it will allow for a privileged minority to be able to travel easily, without restrictions, versus the vast majority of the people in this world today...
Wafaa El-Sadr, MD, MPH, MPA highlights obstacles that prevent New Yorkers from accessing COVID-19 vaccines. Now that the city has vaccinated the “eager group” with the time and enthusiasm to get their shots quickly, it’s essential to focus on making the process more...
Wafaa El-Sadr, MD, MPH, MPA reinforces the need to wear masks indoors as the government issues new guidelines. “If somebody does have to be indoors, keep the mask on (as much as possible) and only pull the mask down when eating and drinking,” said Dr....
Wafaa El-Sadr, MD, MPH, MPA highlights the lack of preparedness for COVID-19 on the part of the US government and its health care system, despite the country having the highest rating in global health security. “I fear that history will repeat itself and once COVID-19...
Wafaa El-Sadr, MD, MPH, MPA explains that New York City must vaccinate more of its population to lessen the risks of COVID-19 before reopening. Dr. Wafaa El-Sadr, an epidemiologist at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, said that the city would need...
