Category: Infectious Diseases
Wohl Says Risk of Being Infected With COVID-19 Has Increased Since May
David Wohl, MD As NC planned to reopen under Phase Two of Governor Roy Cooper’s plan, reporters consulted with UNC and Duke physicians about their comfort level in visiting restaurants dining rooms, barbershops and church services. In a follow up this month, the same experts, including David Wohl, MD, were asked how they felt about sending kids back to school, patronizing bars, g … Read more
Expecting the Unexpected
Myron Cohen, MD Myron Cohen, MD, and several colleagues in the division of infectious diseases and the UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, were featured in this in-depth “Time and Tenacity” Endeavors magazine article on HIV and COVID-19 research. Since HIV became a pandemic, more than 75 million people have been infected with the virus and about 32 million ha … Read more
Companies Hire Epidemiologists To Provide Reopen Guidance During Pandemic
David Weber, MD, MPH A Washington Post article recognizes how navigating the pandemic has become complicated for businesses and reports companies are hiring epidemiologists to help guide their efforts to reopen and stay open. David Weber, MD, MPH, professor of medicine in the division of infectious diseases, acknowledged the complications, and has been working with UNC to determi … Read more
Experts Warn Of New Concern On How Coronavirus Spreads
David Wohl, MD, Credit: WSOC-TV A growing number of epidemiologists believe the coronavirus can float much longer in the air than previously thought, potentially making it more potent and dangerous. A WSOC-TV Charlotte news story suggests people need to do more to ensure safety, not less. In an interview, David Wohl, MD, professor of medicine in the division of infectious disease … Read more
Sickbert-Bennett Talks With WRAL About Rising COVID-19 Cases
Emily Sickbert-Bennett, PhD, MS Emily Sickbert-Bennett, PhD, MS, associate professor of medicine in the division of infectious diseases and director of UNC Medical Center Infection Prevention, discussed rising numbers of coronavirus cases with WRAL News. “The more interactions with others, the likelihood of infections is going to increase if we don’t put control strategies into p … Read more
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Most COVID-19 Cases in NC Are Now Among Young People
Emily Sickbert-Bennett, PhD, MS Emily Sickbert-Bennett, PhD, MS, associate professor of medicine in the division of infectious diseases and director of UNC Medical Center Infection Prevention, told the News and Observer that the new positive cases skewing younger means North Carolina is facing more community spread, rather than outbreaks, as more people become more active. “We’re … Read more
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Sickbert-Bennett Talks To Washington Post About Visiting the Dentist During the Pandemic
Emily Sickbert-Bennett, PhD, MS As dentist offices reopen, Emily Sickbert-Bennett, PhD, MS, associate professor of medicine in the division of infectious diseases and director of UNC Medical Center Infection Prevention, suggests staggered appointments and reconfigured spaces in order to ensure patient safety. She also says if you’re not feeling well, you should cancel your appoi … Read more
‘It’s Not Rocket Science’: Adimora Talks To Cleveland Newspaper About Bars and Safety
Adaora A. Adimora, MD, MPH Attention on the role of bars in spreading the coronavirus is increasing, and some bars have been identified as the source of outbreaks. A Cleveland Plain Dealer article asks if it is possible to keep Ohio bars open in a safe way. Anthony Fauci, MD, the nation’s top infectious-disease expert explained that bars are not good places to be, during his rece … Read more
Wohl Tells CBS17 Young People Are Not Taking Safety Precautions
David Wohl, MD David Wohl, MD, professor of medicine in the division of infectious diseases, told CBS17 News that transmission of the COVID-19 virus has increased as businesses reopen and young people are not taking the right safety precautions. “We’re letting down our guard,” Wohl said in the interview. “It’s a lot of young people congregating indoors, not outside but indoors, w … Read more
Cohen Shares Concern For COVID-19 Surge Statewide
Myron Cohen, MD While health systems leaders believe they can handle surges in COVID-19 patients more effectively than they could in April, there is still concern that hospitals may reach their limits if trends continue, reports the News and Observer. Myron Cohen, MD, the Yeargan-Bate Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Microbiology and Immunology, and Epidemiology, acknowledged … Read more
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As COVID-19 Patients Increase, Hospitals Prepare For Surge
Myron Cohen, MD Myron Cohen, MD, the Yeargan-Bate Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Microbiology and Immunology, and Epidemiology, shared his thoughts with the News and Observer on UNC Health’s preparedness as hospitals prepare for a surge in COVID-19 patients. “What we have done is drastically improve medical care,” said Cohen, the associate vice chancellor for global health … Read more
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Living Through COVID-19: How to Decide What’s Safe
Emily Sickbert-Bennett, PhD, MS Emily Sickbert-Bennett, PhD, MS, associate professor of medicine in the division of infectious diseases and director of UNC Medical Center Infection Prevention, offers insights on various real-life aspects of living through a pandemic as the state and country “re-open.” “I have had many friends and family members ask me, can I do this, or should I … Read more