Blogs

The New York Times: Deciding How Much Distance You Should Keep

A New York Times article on the genesis of Dr. Bitton’s original social distancing post and tips for staying safe.

#StayHome: Coming Together While Staying Apart

By Asaf Bitton, MD, MPH In all our work, Ariadne Labs is committed to saving lives and reducing suffering for patients everywhere. We aim to create simple, scalable solutions for critical moments at all stages of the health care journey. The coronavirus pandemic has rapidly become a critical moment for the entire world, and we… Continue reading #StayHome: Coming Together While Staying Apart

#KidsHomeSafe: Consejos para familias sobre distanciamiento social

Por Dan Schwarz, MD, MPH y Asaf Bitton, MD, MPH Versión en inglés disponible aquí. “Lo que hagamos, o no hagamos, en la siguiente semana tendrá un impacto sumamente grande en el trayecto local y quizá nacional del coronavirus. Con relación a Italia, nosotros estamos algunos días atrasados”- Asaf Bitton, MD, MPH (Social Distancing: This… Continue reading #KidsHomeSafe: Consejos para familias sobre distanciamiento social

WGBH: Why Aggressive Social Distancing Now Is Critical To ‘Flattening The Curve’ Later

In this video interview, Dr. Bitton talks with Jim Braude of WGBH about social distancing.

The New Yorker: How to Practice Social Distancing

Dr. Bitton speaks with the New Yorker, elaborating on details on how to social distance in a thoughtful Q&A.

#KidsHomeSafe: Advice on Social Distancing for Families

By Dan Schwarz, MD, MPH, and Asaf Bitton, MD, MPH Adapted from Social Distancing: This is Not a Snow Day Information available in Spanish here. “What we do, or don’t do, over the next week will have a massive impact on the local and perhaps national trajectory of coronavirus. We are only [a few] days… Continue reading #KidsHomeSafe: Advice on Social Distancing for Families

PBS: If U.S. doesn’t ‘flatten the curve,’ severe cases of COVID-19 will overrun health system

Dr. Bitton speaks with PBS NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff about the importance of social distancing to flatten the curve.

USA Today: The best thing everyday Americans can do to fight coronavirus? #StayHome, save lives

A list of recommendations in short sound bites that underscore what Americans should be doing right now.

Harpers Bazaar: How to Help Your Community During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Harpers Bazaar references Asaf Bitton’s social distancing guidance.