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WAMU 88.5 (Washington, DC): Dr. Amira Roess comments on COVID transmission in schools, frequent testing and swiftly imposed mandates.

August 25, 2021
WAMU 88.5 (Washington, DC): Dr. Amira Roess comments on the pandemic surge as kids return to local classrooms.

August 25, 2021
DCist: Dr. Amira Roess comments on coronavirus school-related outbreaks, fast-testing and contact tracing.

August 19, 2021
Fox 5 D.C. (video): Dr. Amira Roess comments on COVID-19 booster shots.

August 18, 2021
The Hill: Dr. Amira Roess writes op-ed about what the delta variant means for this school year and some simple, effective measures to reduce the chance of infections.

August 6, 2021
Kingstowne-Rose Hill Patch: Picks up News Desk piece about Mason’s vaccination plan. Quotes Dr. Amira Roess.

August 10, 2021
Insider: Dr. Amira Roess comments on the CDC’s new eviction ban.

August 9, 2021
DCist: Dr. Amira Roess comments on mask mandates.

July 30, 2021
Update on safety guidelines

June 2, 2021

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam last week lifted the mask requirement for people who have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. As a public university, George Mason University is complying with the Governor’s order, eliminating face covering and distancing requirements for all fully vaccinated people, effective today, June 2, 2021.
Donor gives a second multimillion-dollar gift to Emergent Ventures for COVID-19 fight in India

June 1, 2021

A repeated donor has gifted an additional $2 million to Emergent Ventures India to help in the country's fight against COVID-19.

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