A new Covid-19 variant is circulating, increasing the number of cases, according to The World Health Organization.
According to the Associated Press, airport screenings have detected the new variant in travelers arriving from eastern Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and Western Pacific regions.
The new variant, identified as NB.1.8.1 is still considered a low public health risk by The World Health Organization.
The George Washington University has experts available who can offer insight and analysis. If you would like to schedule an interview, please contact Katelyn Deckelbaum, katelyn [dot] deckelbaum
gwu [dot] edu (katelyn[dot]deckelbaum[at]gwu[dot]edu).
Maria Elena Ruiz is an associate professor of medicine and an infectious disease expert at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She can discuss COVID-19 transmission and protection.
Emily R. Smith, is an assistant professor of global health at the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health. She is an epidemiologist who can discuss COVID-19.
Adriana Glenn is an assistant professor in the GW School of Nursing.
Jennifer Walsh is a clinical assistant professor in the GW School of Nursing and primarily teaches pediatrics and health assessment.
Ashley Darcy-Mahoney is a neonatal nurse practitioner, researcher, and educator. Throughout her career, she has been at the forefront of advancing nursing research, education, and practice, with a specific focus on neonatology, infant health, and developmental pediatrics.
Elizabeth Choma is a pediatric nurse practitioner and clinical assistant professor at the GW School of Nursing.
April Barbour is an internist with the GW Medical Faculty Associates and an associate professor of medicine at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
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