David Hamer

Pfizer’s coronavirus oral antiviral pill could be game changer: A ‘really important weapon’ as infections surge

CEID Faculty Dr. David Hamer offers his thoughts on the Phase 2/3 studies of Pfizer’s COVID-19 oral antiviral.

Ask the Docs: As COVID case numbers rise, how to mitigate risk during the holidays

CEID Faculty Dr. David Hamer answers listener questions about COVID-19 on WBUR. Listen here.

Public health experts urge masking, boosters as most U.S. omicron cases are hitting the fully vaccinated

CEID Faculty Dr. David Hamer comments on what is known and what is unknown regarding the Omicron variant. Read full article here.

‘Nowhere to Go But Up’: Boston Doctors Expect More Omicron Cases | NBC Boston

CEID Faculty Dr. David Hamer joined NBC10 Boston to talk about the omicron variant during the weekly “COVID Q&A” series. Watch the full appearance here

When should I get a Covid-19 test? Here’s a simple guide. | Vox

CEID Faculty Dr. David Hamer shared his insights on testing with Vox. “For the general public, one of the most critical times to get tested is when you start exhibiting symptoms: fever, chills, a runny nose, a loss of taste or smell. That’s true regardless of an individual’s vaccination status. ‘If someone has been vaccinated […]

Are Holiday Parties Safe Amid COVID Spike? Here’s Advice From Top Boston Doctors

CEID Faculty Dr. David Hamer joins other infectious disease experts to discuss the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases and answer viewer questions. See full interview here.

Wastewater Helps Cities Detect Community Spread of COVID Variants Like Omicron | Newsweek

CEID Faculty Dr. David Hamer commented on the recent data from the COVID-19 wastewater tracker. “On the other side of the U.S., Boston officials have also been utilizing wastewater to track the spread of COVID-19. A report from Sunday indicated that traces of the virus were being detected at extremely high levels, matching the city’s […]