A snapshot of media coverage on COVID-19
Peter Piot
(30/06) Peter emphasises that face masks should be compulsory in all public and enclosed spaces, in The Guardian. Peter said: “Britain is a nation of people who want absolute evidence, and the evidence for masks is more ecological, as…
A snapshot of media coverage on COVID-19
Peter Piot
(24/06) On The China Current, Peter highlights the importance of mass behavioural change as a “second line of defence” against COVID-19 in the absence of an effective vaccine. Peter said: “As long as there’s one person on…
A snapshot of media coverage on COVID-19
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A snapshot of media coverage on COVID-19
Liam Smeeth
(09/06) Liam warns that it is too “premature” to say that COVID-19 is in retreat in all regions of the UK, on BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme (from 1:22:55). Liam said: “We don’t have…
A snapshot of media coverage on COVID-19
Peter Piot
(28/05) Peter explains on Channel 4 News that focusing on the human experience is imperative during COVID-19. Peter said: “Communication has been too much about figures and concepts … COVID-19 is about people.”
(28/05) In Boston Globe…
A snapshot of media coverage on COVID-19
Peter Piot
(26/05) Peter recounts his first-hand experience of contracting and recovering from COVID-19 in the New York Times. Peter said: “I had three stages — first fever, then needing oxygen, and now the storm. People think that, with COVID…
A snapshot of media coverage on COVID-19
Peter Piot
(14/05) Peter highlights the importance of a vaccine to combat COVID-19, on the Financial Times’ Global Boardroom. Peter said: “The only exit strategy is a vaccine … but it must be given to billions of people. Safety, equitable access…
A snapshot of media coverage on COVID-19
Joy Lawn
(04/05) Joy discusses the expected phased re-opening of schools on RT. Joy said: “The government is doing the right thing to go for a phased re-opening but the question is how? One really critical part of…
A snapshot of media coverage on COVID-19
Beate Kampmann
(25/04) Beate explains the vaccine development process on LBC. Beate said: “We need a vaccine that’s safe and effective. We need to be sure that the trials that are done are robust. This takes time.”
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A snapshot of media coverage on COVID-19
Beate Kampmann
(21/04) Beate explains the different stages of vaccine development on BBC Radio 5 Live (from 1:55:06). Beate said: “It’s a question of trying to make sure that the vaccine does not cause any nasty …
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