Dr. Rodney E. Rohde lends expertise to national news coverage of COVID-19

Dr. Rodney E. Rohde

Dr. Rodney E. Rohde, professor and chair of the Texas State University Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Program and Associate Director for the Translational Health Research Big Idea, has recently been featured in multiple international, national and regional publications that highlight his expertise regarding the global impact of the SARSCoV2 Coronavirus (COVID-19). Rohde is a credentialed specialist in virology, microbiology and molecular diagnostics, and has nearly 30 years of experience as a hybrid professional in public health and medical laboratory science. His research interests focus on, public health microbiology (rabies), healthcare associated infections and antibiotic resistant bacteria (MRSA), as well as infection prevention and science communication efforts. Rohde also serves as associate dean for research for the College of Health Professions.

As Dr. Rohde has shared in several interviews, “Viruses are going to virus.” Dr. Rohde has stated that humankind has rarely, if ever, controlled or contained a virus outbreak with the exception of smallpox. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in people and many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, cats, and bats. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people and then spread between people such as with MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV, and now with this new virus (named SARS-CoV-2). Dr. Rohde stresses that this is a rapidly unfolding event and it is critical that we monitor reputable sources - the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization - and follow common precautions including hand washing and other measures.

To read more publications or interviews that Dr. Rohde is featured in, visit his webpage or his YouTube page.

Can the New Coronavirus Be Transmitted by Frozen Foods? Unlikely, Experts Say - Healthline, August 18, 2020

The hidden profession savings lives - CNBC, August 9, 2020

Where to But Lightweight and Breathable Face Masks for the Summer - Good Housekeeping, June 13, 2020

The Coronavirus Pandemic Isn't Over: Keep Washing Your Hands As Economies Reopen - Forbes, June 10, 2020

The Science of Superspreaders - Medium, June 5, 2020

When Will the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic Be Over? - Men's Health, May 21, 2020

Where To Buy Cloth Face Masks For Coronavirus Online - Huffington Post, May 19, 2020

When Will We Know If Reopening States Has Worked or Backfired? - Healthline, May 19, 2020

The Coronavirus Choice - U.S. News & World Report, April 24, 2020

Beating Pandemics Like COVID-19 Requires More Medical Laboratory Professionals, This Virologist Explains - Forbes, April 22, 2020

What Happens If the U.S. Economy Reopens on May 1? - Healthline, April 20, 2020

Five High-Touch Areas in Your Home to Disinfect Regularly- Martha Stewart, April 8, 2020 (This story also appeared in Yahoo Lifestyles April 8)

Online Shopping Is Ramping Up, but Are Packages Safe From Coronavirus - Men's Health, April 7, 2020

Can a Homemade Face Mask Really Prevent Coronavirus? How to Make, Wear, and Clean One - Prevention, April 7, 2020 (This story also appeared in The Huffington Post on April 10)

Do Disinfectants Wipes Really Kill Germs Effectively- Women's Health, April 6, 2020

Why Face Masks Are Crucial Now in the Battle Against COVID-19 - Healthline, April 6, 2020

A Quick Guide On What To Do About Your Doctor's Appointments - Huffington Post, March 20, 2020

These Food Delivery Services Now Offer Contactless Delivery - Huffington Post, March 20, 2020

How Med Students Can Stay Safe from Coronavirus - U.S. News and World Report, March 19, 2020

Why Young And Healthy People Should Still Take Coronavirus Seriously - Forbes, March 16, 2020

After shaky start, federal and state authorities start to work in tandem - Christian Science Monitor, March 16, 2020

How to Avoid Coronavirus on Planes, Trains, and Buses - SELF Magazine, March 13, 2020

What’s the Difference Between an Epidemic and Pandemic? - U.S. News and World Report, March 13, 2020

Here’s What You Actually Need to Buy to Prepare for Coronavirus - Forbes, March 10, 2020

Coronavirus Should Not Stop You From Going Out to Dinner - Men’s Health, March 9, 2020

Coronavirus Cases Outside Chine are Accelarating Rapidly, Here’s What to Know -TIME, February 24, 2020

Cruise Passanger Whose Coronavirus Infection Went Undetected Shows It May Not be Possible to Stop the Outbreak from Spreading - TIME, February 20, 2020