WASHINGTON – Today Howard University’s flagship radio station, WHUR, will host a special town hall discussion on its nightly evening show The Daily Drum about the threat of coronavirus as it grows closer to a direct hit on the DMV. “Coronavirus in the DMV: Your Health, Your Money, Your Travel” will air live on Thursday, March 12 from 7-8pm. The special town hall will take an in-depth look at how area residents should be preparing for the worst while hoping for the best.

The special segment will engage a panel of experts who will breakdown general information about COVID-19 as well as how listeners can stay safe and be prepared. Additionally, the panel will discuss how race and fear plays a factor in the coronavirus, how it has impacted the economy, and more.     

Featured panelists include:

Dr. Ronald Wilcox, Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases, Howard University Hospital

Tonija Navas, Director, Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center, Howard University

Niambi Carter, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Political Science, Howard University

Dr. Travis Gayles, Health Officer and Chief of Public Health Services, (Montgomery County) Maryland Department of Health

Adam Holland, Option Trader and Market Strategist, Holland & Holland Enterprises

Tune in to the segment on WHUR 96.3 FM or listen online at https://whur.com/.

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About Howard University

Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University operates with a commitment to Excellence in Truth and Service and has produced one Schwarzman Scholar, three Marshall Scholars, four Rhodes Scholars, 11 Truman Scholars, 25 Pickering Fellows and more than 70 Fulbright Scholars. Howard also produces more on-campus African-American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. For more information on Howard University, visit www.howard.edu.