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Donald G. McNeil Jr.

Donald G. McNeil Jr.

Got Virus?

Our government, bowing to the dairy industry, is not being open enough about what’s brewing in our milk.

May 7

Got Virus?

May 7

Donald G. McNeil Jr.

My Book Is Out Today

“The Wisdom of Plagues: Lessons From 25 Years of Covering Pandemics” will offend. And, I hope, offer some good ideas.

Jan 9

My Book Is Out Today

Jan 9

Donald G. McNeil Jr.

Someone With Money Needs to Step Up to Save ProMED

The world’s best disease-alert service is both broke and on strike — over a mere $1 million. When ProMED is silent, the world is less safe.

Aug 15, 2023

Someone With Money Needs to Step Up to Save ProMED

Aug 15, 2023

Donald G. McNeil Jr.

New York Times Magazine Interview With Dr. Fauci: Science Fiction

I love science-fiction series like “The Man in the High Castle” because they force us to question our ingrained assumption that history was…

Apr 27, 2023

New York Times Magazine Interview With Dr. Fauci: Science Fiction

Apr 27, 2023

Donald G. McNeil Jr.

Are We All Doomed? Well…Maybe

Bird flu is on the move again. If it adapts to humans, we’re in big trouble. It has tried before, and failed. Viruses never give up, but…

Feb 6, 2023

Are We All Doomed? Well…Maybe

Feb 6, 2023

Donald G. McNeil Jr.

Stop Saying Monkeypox Is ‘Almost Over’

It’s down from its summer peak, but it’s creeping into new sexual networks — ones that will be harder to reach than leather bondage…

Nov 14, 2022

Stop Saying Monkeypox Is ‘Almost Over’

Nov 14, 2022

Donald G. McNeil Jr.

Now Polio Is in New York’s Sewers. That’s Not Good for the Jews.

For the third time in three years, a few ultra-Orthodox Jews who refuse to accept public-health norms have played a role in introducing a…

Aug 15, 2022

Now Polio Is in New York’s Sewers. That’s Not Good for the Jews.

Aug 15, 2022

Donald G. McNeil Jr.

Let’s Offer Housing to Men With Monkeypox

It will help fight the stigma and loneliness. It will make finding treatment easier. And it might slow the epidemic.

Jul 11, 2022

Let’s Offer Housing to Men With Monkeypox

Jul 11, 2022

Donald G. McNeil Jr.

Pride: What Not to Do This Weekend

Sorry to be a killjoy, but it’s not just sex that’s dangerous. Kissing or skin-on-skin contact can probably spread monkeypox. And even if…

Jun 26, 2022

Pride: What Not to Do This Weekend

Jun 26, 2022

Donald G. McNeil Jr.

Ring Vaccination Won’t Stop Monkeypox. Can Montreal?

The WHO may soon declare a global emergency. Montreal has abandoned ring vaccination. In the U.S., we’re counting on ring-vaxing and…

Jun 21, 2022

Ring Vaccination Won’t Stop Monkeypox. Can Montreal?

Jun 21, 2022

Donald G. McNeil Jr.

Donald G. McNeil Jr.

New York Times, 1976–2021. Last beat: lead Covid reporter. 2020 Chancellor Award; 2021 NYT team Pulitzer donaldgmcneiljr1954@gmail.com

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