Donald G. McNeil Jr.
American science and health journalist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Donald Gerard McNeil Jr. (born February 1, 1954) is an American journalist. He was a science and health reporter for The New York Times where he reported on epidemics, including HIV/AIDS and the COVID-19 pandemic. His reporting on COVID-19 earned him widespread recognition for being one of the earliest and most prominent voices covering the pandemic.
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Born | Donald Gerard McNeil Jr. (1954-02-01) February 1, 1954 (age 70) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Journalist |
Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley (BA) |
Subjects | Science and health reporting |
Years active | 1976–present |
Notable works | Zika: The Emerging Epidemic (2016) |
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In February 2021, McNeil resigned under pressure from The New York Times following reports that high-school students on a trip to Peru organized by the Times accused McNeil of making racially offensive remarks. After his resignation, McNeil published a lengthy response, disputing the high-school students' accusations and criticizing the Times.[1]