Jyotsna Shah
infectious disease expert
‘I’m an Epidemiologist—Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Deliberately Try To Get Omicron’
An epidemiologist explains why a deliberate Omicron infection threatens your health and well-being, and gives advice for what to do instead.
How Often Should You Replace Your N95 Masks To Make Them As Effective As Possible?
Wondering how long can you wear an N95 before it's time to toss it? A COVID-19 lab executive gives us the ideal mask-wearing timeline.
‘I’m an Epidemiologist, and This Is What It Means When COVID Cases Are Up—But Deaths Remain Low’
An epidemiologist speaks to COVID-19's path to becoming an endemic, and why that means more cases, but less deaths.
‘I’m an Epidemiologist, and Here’s What You Need To Know About Subvariants and Variants’
Confused about the COVID-19 variant versus subvariant language? An epidemiologist explains using a helpful metaphor.
