Crisis Response

Michael Knight, MD, assistant professor of medicine, spoke to CNBC for an article on whether people should take extra precautionary measures when at the gym.
William Borden, MD, associate professor of medicine, spoke with WUSA9 for a segment on three things people should know about COVID-19.
Sanjay Maggirwar, PhD, chair of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Tropical Medicine, spoke with CBS News for an article on whether homemade hand sanitizer is effective against viruses, such as COVID-19.
James Phillips, MD, assistant professor of emergency medicine, authored an op-ed for CNN on preparedness of health care professionals in the face of a coronavirus outbreak.
Amir Afkhami, MD, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, spoke to The New York Times for an article discussing response to coronavirus in Iran.
Gary Simon, MD, PhD, Walter G. Ross Professor of Clinical Research and director of the Division of Infectious Diseases, spoke to The Washington Post for an article on when people with coronavirus symptoms should see medical attention.
Gary Simon, MD, PhD, Walter G. Ross Professor of Clinical Research and director of the Division of Infectious Diseases, spoke to Hearst TV for a segment on coronavirus and what people need to know.
David Parenti, MD, director of the GW Traveler's Clinic and professor of medicine, spoke to National Geographic for an article on how to avoid getting sick on a cruise ship.