Anne Rimoin

professor of epidemiology at UCLA

Guest

Epidemiologist, virus hunter, associate professor at UCLA’s Fielding School of Public Health

Anne Rimoin on KCRW

California has over 400 monkeypox cases, and tests and vaccines are tough to access.

US will ‘be constantly chasing behind outbreaks’ without stronger public health

California has over 400 monkeypox cases, and tests and vaccines are tough to access.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The community must be aware of new monkeypox cases, but shouldn’t be alarmed over them, says UCLA’s Anne Rimoin.

Why monkeypox isn’t cause for concern, especially compared to COVID

The community must be aware of new monkeypox cases, but shouldn’t be alarmed over them, says UCLA’s Anne Rimoin.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

COVID-19 is surging in Western Europe, caused by the more transmissible Omicron variant BA.2. It’s time to be proactive and prepare now, says UCLA doctor.

As COVID spikes in Europe and Asia, here’s how to prep for possible new surge in LA

COVID-19 is surging in Western Europe, caused by the more transmissible Omicron variant BA.2. It’s time to be proactive and prepare now, says UCLA doctor.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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