Dr. Jay Varma

Dr. Jay Varma appears in the following:

In the City and State, Monkeypox is a Public Health Emergency

Tuesday, August 02, 2022

Updates on the monkeypox outbreak and the public health response as New York City joins the state in declaring the spread of the virus a public health emergency.

Another Omicron Subvariant is Here

Friday, July 08, 2022

The latest wave of cases caused by BA.5, the possibility of an Omicron-specific booster shot this fall and more COVID news.

Mayor Adams Ends Vax Mandates for Athletes and Performers

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Dr. Jay Varma on Mayor Adams' announcement that unvaccinated professional athletes and performers will be allowed to work in NYC.

The Next Phase of COVID in NYC

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

What we've learned from the pandemic, says Dr. Jay Varma, it's that what happens in Europe happens in New York City next. He explains what that means regarding the omicron subvariant.

Omicron Surge in the City

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

The concerning rise in the number of COVID cases, and what to do if you test positive. 

What to Know about the Enterovirus 68

Monday, September 29, 2014

NYC Health Department deputy commissioner Dr. Jay Varma offers guidance on the enterovirus 68 outbreak.

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What You Need to Know About the Measles Outbreak

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Most at risk are people who have not received the MMR immunization vaccine, especially young children.

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