Experts in the News

"That the Russians may be skipping steps is what worries our community of vaccine scientists. If they get it wrong it could undermine the entire global enterprise,” said health policy fellow Peter Hotez of an inadequately tested Covid-19 vaccine that Russia has approved for widespread use.

"The social-distancing expectations and mask requirements for the lower grades are unrealistic," said health policy fellow Peter Hotez. "In communities with high transmission, it’s inevitable that Covid-19 will enter the schools."

“I think we’re seeing a historic decimation of Hispanic communities,” said fellow Peter Hotez of the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 in low-income and minority neighborhoods.

Fellow Peter Hotez had a plan for opening America by Oct. 1. It would "force America to make some difficult choices, but none as devastating as the mounting deaths if we choose to simply stay the course."

“All the hype makes it seem like a miracle is around the corner, and that is just not the case. This is not going to be a quick fix,” said health policy fellow Peter Hotez about the long road ahead for developing a Covid-19 vaccine.