Rutgers Global Health Institute Launches Program to Help Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rutgers Today, Mar 5, 2021
Rutgers Global Health Institute has launched a program that offers crucial support to small businesses facing economic and operational challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, Equitable Recovery for New Jersey’s Small Businesses, is designed to help small businesses and nonprofit organizations in low-income and minority communities.
The Impact of the U.S. Re-engaging with the World Health Organization
Rutgers Today, Feb 3, 2021
Richard Marlink, director of Rutgers Global Health Institute, discusses the importance of a global COVID-19 vaccination strategy and how WHO involvement benefits the U.S. overall.
When it comes to vaccine efficacy, here’s why 94% isn’t much different than 72%
ROI-NJ, January 29, 2021
In an interview about the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, Richard Marlink, director of Rutgers Global Health Institute, responds to public opinion about the differences among vaccines that are authorized or in the pipeline for use in the United States.
Rutgers professor explains consequences of coronavirus vaccine hoarding
The Daily Targum, January 26, 2021
Richard Marlink, director of Rutgers Global Health Institute, discusses the global health consequences and moral implications of wealthy countries hoarding vaccines. Allowing the virus to replicate not only will result in additional deaths, he said, but also increases the chances for the virus to mutate, which could create new, potentially worse strains that the vaccine may not protect against.
Rutgers expert: We likely will need COVID-19 vaccines annually
ROI-NJ, December 30, 2020
In an interview about COVID-19 vaccines, Rutgers Global Health Institute director Richard Marlink discusses that people may need to get vaccinated annually as well as the importance of a global approach to controlling the pandemic.
Members of Congress face backlash as they get priority for scarce vaccine
ABC 6, December 21, 2020
Rutgers Global Health Institute director Richard Marlink is among the “experts, pundits, and social media users” interviewed for a national story about U.S. Congress members being among the first to receive coronavirus vaccines. Marlink acknowledged high-profile influencers promoting vaccination can help assuage public doubts, but that does not necessarily justify bending the rules so they can get the vaccine before their age or health dictates they should. Adhering to official guidance can also send a positive message.
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