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Jun 14, 2021 | News
The United States commemorated the 40th anniversary of the country’s first known case of AIDS on June 5th. A CDC report released on June 5, 1981 marked that historic moment. Since then, HIV has affected many millions around the world. To date, it has taken the lives...
Jun 9, 2021 | In the Media, News
Wafaa El-Sadr, MD, MPH, MPA highlights the continued need to monitor the number of COVID-19 cases as Florida and Alabama discontinue daily COVID-19 reporting. “I think we have to learn from this pandemic that you can’t just imagine that change may not happen,” said...
Jun 2, 2021 | In the Media, News
Wafaa El-Sadr, MD, MPH, MPA weighs in on potential surges of COVID-19 following travel during Memorial Day 2021. “We could potentially see these surges focused in specific communities, where there’s low vaccination rates and low masking rates.” Read the full...
Jun 2, 2021 | In the Media, News
Jessica Justman, MD explains social distancing measures that at risk populations can take to prevent severe COVID-19, despite vaccination status. “If you live in an area where the risk level is high, and especially if you have medical conditions that increase...
May 27, 2021 | In the Media, News
Jessica Justman, MD comments on the US government’s report that examines the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origins of COVID-19. “Without those samples, I think it will be very difficult to conduct a proper and full probe.” Read the full article...
May 27, 2021 | In the Media, News
In a clinical trial, ICAP researchers and colleagues suggest convalescent plasma may improve survival with severe COVID-19. The research was conducted by investigators from the Center for Infection and Immunity at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health,...