From the New York Times to the Washington Post, University of Oregon researchers have been at the forefront of media coverage around COVID-19 as journalists seek out experts on the national and world response, reaction and preparation for the virus.

Here are some of the stories featuring UO faculty members from the week of March 7-13:

March 9

• Oregon student tests positive for coronavirus, Hillsboro SD will keep middle school open
  KATU: Chief Resilience Officer and Associate Vice President for Safety and Risk Services Andre LeDuc is quoted.
  • A similar story appears on Fox 12.

March 10

• Will sick leave protect me if I get ill from coronavirus? 5 questions answered
  The Conversation: UO law professor Liz Tippett writes for The Conversation.
  • The story was picked up by the following outlets: Yahoo! News, Raw Story, San Francisco Chronicle, Alternet, Flipboard, Newsify, Idaho Press-Tribune, Science Alert
     
• How oil prices got wrapped up in the coronavirus outbreak
  Journalist’s Resource: UO finance professor Rob Ready is quoted.

March 12

• Stop Obsessing Over Daily Coronavirus Statistics
  The New York Times: Ellen Peters, director of the Center for Science Communication Research, writes an op-ed for The New York Times.
   
• The Federal Reserve needs to cut rates to zero now
  Bloomberg: UO economist Tim Duy writes for Bloomberg.
  • This also appears on Yahoo!
     
• 5 Facts About Your Sick Leave and the Coronavirus
  National Interest: UO law professor Liz Tippett wrote a piece for The Conversation.
  • It was republished in the National Interest. It has also been republished in dozens of media outlets around the country.

March 13

• East vs. West: Coronavirus Fight Tests Divergent Strategies
  The Wall Street Journal: UO Clark Honors College professor Melissa Graboyes is featured.
   
• Fed Provides Massive Liquidity Injection to Calm Markets Amid Signs of Stress
  The New York Time: UO economist Tim Duy provides expert commentary.
  • Duy is also quoted in The Hill.