Saturday, December 4th, 2021
Special Edition: Omicron Q&A & Pandemic Predictions
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The omicron variant of the coronavirus is now officially here in the United States and spreading around the world. But there are still a lot of questions about it. Today we hope to help clarify what scientists do, and don’t know, about this variant. I’m talking with infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist Dr. Céline Gounder.
She’s a practicing physician in New York City and has been a trusted voice throughout the pandemic. She’s the host of the “Epidemic” and “American Diagnosis” podcasts and has even advised the White House about COVID-19.
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Guest: Céline Gounder, MD
Dr. Céline Gounder is the CEO/President/Founder of Just Human Productions, a non-profit multimedia organization. She’s also the host and producer of “American Diagnosis,” a podcast on health and social justice, and “Epidemic,” a podcast about infectious disease epidemics and pandemics.
From November 9, 2020, to January 20, 2021, Dr. Gounder served on the Biden-Harris Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board. She is a frequent expert guest on CNN, MSNBC, NBC, CBS, and other TV outlets, and she’s written for The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Guardian US, and The Washington Post.
Dr. Gounder is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases at New York University’s Grossman School of Medicine and cares for patients at Bellevue Hospital.
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