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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.

November 30, 2021

Dr. Younus discusses Merck's proposed therapeutic for COVID-19. (Newsy)

  • Faheem Younus, MD, Clinical Associate Professor at the UM School of Medicine and Vice President/Chief Quality Officer and an infectious diseases physician at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health

Dr. Schrank stresses the importance of boosters but says the arrival of the omicron variant doesn't set Maryland too far back in its COVID-19 response. (Baltimore Sun)

  • Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center

November 29, 2021

Dr. Carter talks about vaccinating children for COVID-19. (MPT's "Direct Connection")

  • Rebecca Carter, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and a pediatrician at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus

Dr. Laurens discusses omicron and other COVID variants. (Politifact)

  • Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine

Dr. Younus discusses the omicron COVID variant. (FOX45 News)

  • Faheem Younus, MD, Clinical Associate Professor at the UM School of Medicine and Vice President/Chief Quality Officer and an infectious diseases physician at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health

November 17, 2021

Dr. Schrank shares advice for those traveling or hosting get-togethers with family and friends this Thanksgiving. (WBFF-TV)

  • Gregory Schrank, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and an infectious diseases physician and epidemiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center

November 15, 2021

Dr. Berry talks about the timing of COVID-19 vaccines for children currently sick with the virus. (WUSA)

  • Andrea Berry, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

November 12, 2021

Dr. Berry speaks about the importance for children to get vaccinated for COVID-19. (WBFF)

  • Andrea Berry, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Ghaffari talks about the benefits of monoclonal antibody infusions in fighting COVID-19. The System recently administered its 5,000th such treatment. (The Aegis)

  • Mary Ghaffari, Pharm.D., BCPS, Director of UMMS Clinical Pharmacy Services

November 11, 2021

Dr. Lyke explains the findings of a study on mixing and matching COVID-19 booster shots. (WRC)

  • Kirsten Lyke, MD, Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine

November 10, 2021

Dr. Schrank speaks about when to consider quarantine as part of travel plans. (Healthline)

  • Gregory Schrank, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and an infectious diseases physician and epidemiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center

Dr. Purekal highlights the monoclonal antibody infusion work being done at the Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital. (The Afro-American)

  • Sophia Purekal, MD, Medical Director, COVID Infusion Center, Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital

November 7, 2021

Dr. Carter speaks about the logistics of vaccinating children for COVID-19. (Chief Healthcare Executive)

  • Rebecca Carter, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and a pediatrician at University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus

Dr. Callahan talks about the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinics hosted by the Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital. (WBAL-TV)

  • Charles Callahan, DO, Vice President of Population Health at University of Maryland Medical Center and Medical Director of BCCFH

November 5, 2021

Dr. Schrank provides guidance and expertise around COVID testing options and exposure protocols. (Verywell Health)

  • Gregory Schrank, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and an infectious diseases physician and epidemiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center

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