2014 Ebola Survivor Craig Spencer Returns to Attend White House Coronavirus Briefing
Dr. Spencer, Now the Director of Global Health in Emergency Medicine at New York-Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center, Shares His Expertise
Washington, D.C.
Craig Spencer, MD, MPH, an emergency medicine physician who survived Ebola in 2014, has been invited to the White House to attend a briefing on the coronavirus pandemic.
Spencer, 33, is currently the Director of Global Health in Emergency Medicine at New York-Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center. He has been outspoken about the need for early testing, aggressive contact tracing, and social distancing measures to combat the spread of COVID-19.
"I'm honored to have been invited to the White House to share my perspective on this critical issue," Spencer said. "The coronavirus pandemic is a global health crisis, and it's important that we all work together to stop its spread." Spencer's experience with Ebola gives him a unique perspective on the challenges of managing a highly infectious disease. He believes that the United States must take aggressive action to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
"We need to be doing everything we can to slow the spread of this virus," Spencer said. "That means testing more people, tracing contacts, and isolating those who are infected." Spencer also called for the development of a vaccine as soon as possible.
"A vaccine is the best way to protect ourselves from this virus," Spencer said. "We need to be investing in research and development to get a vaccine as soon as possible." Spencer's message is clear: the coronavirus pandemic is a serious threat, but it can be defeated. By working together, we can stop the spread of the virus and save lives.
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