COVID-19
Dec 29, 2021 | In the Media
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that antigen COVID-19 tests, including the commonly used rapid, at-home tests, may not always accurately detect the Omicron variant.
Dec 28, 2021 | In the Media
Dr. Wafaa El-Sadr, an epidemiology professor at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, welcomed the planned increase in testing in city schools. “Getting your child vaccinated, opting in for the testing, these are things that parents and guardians can do...
Dec 26, 2021 | In the Media
Dr. Wafaa El-Sadr, professor of epidemiology and medicine for Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, told Newsweek that it would be beneficial for those planning on gathering with family or friends to get tested multiple times to ensure they are not...
Dec 26, 2021 | In the Media
A year ago, Long Island was facing a surge of coronavirus cases, just as it is today. Medical experts then were optimistic that COVID-19 vaccines, which had just been authorized, could by the end of this year return the country to...
Dec 25, 2021 | In the Media
Dr. Wafaa El-Sadr, the founder and director of ICAP at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, cautions New Yorkers from throwing a party this year, even if they are not terribly worried about getting sick. “Just the word ‘party’ in and of itself gives...
