University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: COVID-19 News

Dr. Ajay Sethi discusses importance of masking in schools in UW News’ COVID Questions Column

UW News’ weekly COVID Questions column recently featured Dr. Ajay Sethi. Questions in the column the week of August 4th regarded the importance of masking in schools as well as how to keep oneself safe from the Delta variant. Read the full article here. 

Dr. Ajay Sethi featured in “Badgers Back Together Town Hall: Making sense of Delta, vaccines, and where we are now”

Dr. Ajay Sethi of Population Health Sciences was recently featured in UW Madison’s Employee Town Hall: “Making sense of Delta, vaccines, and where we are now” on August 12th. Dr. Sethi and his fellow panelists discussed employee concerns in light of the emerging COVID-19 Delta variant and how to best prepare to return to on …

Preventive Medicine Resident Devlin Cole, MD, MPH, featured in “Badger Talks: The Delta Variant”

Preventive Medicine Resident Devlin Cole, MD, MPH, was recently featured in “Badger Talks: The Delta Variant” where she discusses the risks of the variant and the importance of COVID-19 vaccines in preventing infection. Read the article and watch the video here.

Dr. Ajay Sethi discusses a ‘more normal’ fall thanks to COVID vaccinations in video: “UW–Madison navigates Covid-19 transitions together”

Dr. Ajay Sethi discusses a ‘more normal’ fall thanks to COVID vaccinations in video: “UW–Madison navigates Covid-19 transitions together” According to the article: “As campus looks to reunite this fall, epidemiologist and Professor of Population Health Sciences Ajay Sethi offers some peace of mind: “Six months of vaccination here in Wisconsin is why we are …

Survey of the Health of Wisconsin (SHOW) and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Past Antibody COVID-19 Community Survey (PACCS) found that more than 11% of participants had a positive COVID-19 antibody test due to past infection

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Survey of the Health of Wisconsin (SHOW) launched the Past Antibody COVID-19 Community Survey (PACCS) last June. The most recent third and final wave of the survey shows more than 11% of participants had a positive COVID antibody test, which is nearly double the December results …

Ajay Sethi, PhD, MHS and PHS Alumna Amanda Jovaag, MS featured in UW University Health Services Town Hall

Ajay Sethi, PhD, MHS and PHS Alumna Amanda Jovaag, MS featured in UW University Health Services Town Hall The University Health Services’ Town Hall titled “Where we are now” took place on Monday, June 14th from noon-1pm. Per their event description: “With safe and effective vaccines now available to everyone age 12 and older, it …

Dr. Ajay Sethi featured in recent episode of Badger Talks: “Is Herd Immunity Attainable?”

Dr. Ajay Sethi was featured in a recent episode of Badger Talks: “Is Herd Immunity Attainable?” Watch the episode of Badger Talks here

Dr. Ajay Sethi recently featured in the Washington Post and Wisconsin Public Radio

Dr. Ajay Sethi recently was featured in the Washington Post and Wisconsin Public Radio to discuss traveling and the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Washington Post Article can be found at the following link:  “Several countries are planning for international visitors. The U.S. travel industry fears being left behind” The Wisconsin Public Radio feature can be found …

Dr. Leonelo Bautista featured on “Esta Noche Mariasela” to discuss Sinovac and Sinopharm COVID Vaccine efficacy

Dr. Leonelo Bautista featured on “Esta Noche Mariasela” to discuss Sinovac and Sinopharm COVID Vaccine efficacy. Esta Noche Mariasela is a primetime national talk show from the Dominican Republic. Watch Dr. Bautista’s feature here   

Dr. Ajay Sethi featured in the Morgridge Institute’s “COVID-19 Series: How to talk about vaccines (and find common ground)”

Dr. Ajay Sethi was featured in the Morgridge Institute’s “COVID-19 Series: How to talk about vaccines (and find common ground)” on March 31st 4:30-5:30 PM Watch the full event or read the transcript here.