Katherine Topf, MPH

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Today we approved an oral antiviral to treat mild-to-moderate #COVID19 in adults who are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19. Find out more: fda.gov/news-events/pr… This is the fourth drug—and first oral antiviral pill—approved by the FDA to treat COVID-19 in adults.

Rochelle Walensky exits as CDC cheif thehill.com/homenews/house… Dr. Walensky has been an excellent director who has put a lot of effort in reforming and modernizing CDC.

Remember that Gov. Kemp made it legal for people to carry concealed weapons without a permit or background check even when 70% of Georgians were opposed to it.

The academic equivalent of “Do it for the Gram” is “You can add it to your CV” ✨

Exclusive: GISAID offers a safe space to post viral genomes, but its perplexing creator may be jeopardizing its future. scim.ag/2j2

So I’m teaching our graduate course on bacterial pathogenesis…

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House: President Biden to end COVID-19 emergency declarations on May 11 as US adjusts to living with virus.

I’ve made it almost three years, but COVID finally got me. Happy 2023 🫠

I can’t believe the day has finally come, my first first author publication! It was a long time coming and would not have been possible without the support from my colleagues on DAVTF at CDC 🙌🏼 journals.plos.org/plosone/articl…

Thursday is off to a great start!!

I’m excited to attend BARDA Industry Day and look forward to learning more about ongoing work across branches!

this place feels like a field trip bus ride right now

I never thought I would have to say this buuuuut college football should not be a determining factor in who you vote for

@BrianKempGA victory speech is disgusting and highlights all of the reasons he should not be governor

Best virtual Halloween costume I’ve ever seen

Flu shot ✅ COVID-19 booster ✅ 8 free at home COVID-19 tests from my insurance ✅

Earlier today I found work from my @MadisonHonors leadership class where I led a discussion around outbreak preparedness and bioterrorism. 19 year old me would be so proud of where I’m at today!

@dr_demetre It was great meeting you yesterday, thanks for taking the time to chat! 😊

So much fun at the #atlantagreekfest. #opa