COVID-19

Throughout the course of this pandemic, the experts at University of Maryland Medical System have been the source for hundreds of news stories on topics ranging from prevention and treatment to research and vaccine.

July 30, 2021

Dr. Laurens answers questions from viewers about COVID-19 from viewers about the Delta variant, masking and vaccination. (FOX45 Morning News)

  • Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, Associate Professor at UM School of Medicine and Infectious disease pediatrician at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital

July 28, 2021

Dr. Tallon discusses testing samples for the COVID-19 Delta variant. (WRC-TV)

  • Luke Tallon, PhD, Scientific Director, Genomics Resource Center at UM School of Medicine

July 27, 2021

Dr. Campbell discusses the ongoing Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial for children under age 12. (WBAL-TV)

  • James Campbell, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Marcozzi discusses CDC recommendations to wear masks in light of increasing COVID-19 numbers from the Delta variant. (WMAR-ABC2)

  • David Marcozzi, MD, COVID-19 Incident Commander, University of Maryland Medical System; Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Senior Vice President/Chief Clinical Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center

July 22, 2021

Dr. Laurens discusses a study that suggests recipients of Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine may need a second dose. (Baltimore Sun)

  • Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, Associate Professor at UM School of Medicine and Infectious disease pediatrician at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital

July 21, 2021

Dr. Neuzil discusses "breakthrough" cases of individuals who are vaccinated testing positive for COVID. (National Public Radio)

  • Kathleen Neuzil, MD, Director of the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

July 20, 2021

Dr. Tallon discusses challenges of researching COVID-19 variants with reduced volume of testing. (Washington Post)

  • Luke Tallon, PhD, Scientific Director, Genomics Resource Center at UM School of Medicine

July 19, 2021

Dr. Laurens discusses COVID-19 updates including the Delta variant. (Maryland Public Television)

  • Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, Associate Professor at UM School of Medicine and Infectious disease pediatrician at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital

Dr. Marcozzi discusses the Delta variant and the importance of vaccination and masking. (WMAR-TV)

  • David Marcozzi, MD, COVID-19 Incident Commander, University of Maryland Medical System; Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Senior Vice President/Chief Clinical Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center

July 16, 2021

Dr. Chen discusses masking and COVID-19 precautions and recommendations for unvaccinated students as the new school year approaches. (FOX45 Morning News)

  • Wilbur Chen, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Kaspa discusses the hospital's role in vaccinations and COVID-19 response. (FOX 5 DC)

  • Bridget Kaspa, Pharm, Clinical Pharmacist at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center

July 12, 2021

Dr. Lyke discusses the COVID Delta variant. (Baltimore Sun)

  • Kirsten Lyke, MD, Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

July 2, 2021

Dr. Marx discussed the closing and the successes of the M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination site. Media coverage includes Baltimore Sun and WBAL-TV.

  • Jason Marx, MD, Incident Commander, M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination Site

July 1, 2021

Dr. Lyke discusses how the COVID Delta variant affects mask wearing practices and advice. (Time.com)

  • Kirsten Lyke, MD, Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine