Westminster COVID-19 Expert Provides Perspective to Media

Han Kim, Ph.D., is a professor of public health at Westminster College. He serves on Westminster’s COVID-19 working group and hosts a brown bag discussion every Friday to dive deep into the latest on the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Kim is a resource to media, providing perspective on COVID-19 developments.

• Han Kim, Ph.D

  Professor

  • hkim@westminstercollege.edu

  

  Han Kim, Ph.D

  Role

  • Full-Time Faculty
  • Professor

  Degrees

  Ph.D. University of Washington
  M.S.P.H. University of Utah
  B.S. University of Michigan Ann Arbor
  

  Contact

  hkim@westminstercollege.edu

  801.832.2176

  Office Location

  Malouf 216

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Media Contact

• Arikka Von

  Director of Strategic Communications

  • avon@westminstercollege.edu

  

  Arikka Von

  Role

  • Full-Time Staff
  • Director of Strategic Communications

  Degrees

  M.S.C. Westminster College
  B.A. University of Utah
  

  Pronouns

  She/Her/Hers

  Contact

  avon@westminstercollege.edu

  801.832.2682

  Office Location

  Bamberger Hall 107

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Dr. Han Kim COVID-19 News Interviews

• “Does Utah’s surge in COVID-19 cases mean it’s time for a booster shot? Not so fast, health experts say” (Microsoft News)
• “CDC: Fully vaccinated and everyone in K-12 schools should be masked — will Utah follow suit?” (KSL)
• “Does Utah’s surge in COVID-19 cases mean it’s time for a booster shot? Not so fast, health experts say” (Microsoft News)
• “Utah hits 70% vaccination goal but governor warns ‘we’re not out of the woods yet’” (Deseret News)
• “If You Skipped the Pfizer or Moderna Second Dose, Here's When It's ‘Too Late’” (Yahoo News)
• "Will you need a COVID-19 vaccine passport? We search for answers” (KSL)
• “Other states are offering cash, trucks and guns — does Utah need COVID-19 vaccination incentives?” (Deseret News)
• “Will Utah see a post-Memorial Day surge in COVID-19 cases?” (Deseret News)
• "What can Utahns do to slow another surge of COVID-19?" (Deseret News)
• "Should people who’ve had COVID-19 get credit for ‘natural immunity’ if they don’t want the vaccine?" (Deseret News)
• "Will federal mandate boost Utah’s COVID-19 vaccinations? See what health experts have to say" (Deseret News)
• "COVID-19 deaths have hit 5 million worldwide. But are Utahns now 'numb to the numbers'?" (KSL)
• "Should Johnson & Johnson vaccine recipients get ready to roll up their sleeves again?" (Deseret News)
• "Confused about COVID-19 booster shots? Here are answers" (MSN)
• "Utah reaches ‘sad and sobering milestone’ in number of COVID-19 deaths" (Deseret News)
• "Could Merck’s new COVID-19 pill be a pandemic game changer?" (Deseret News)
• "The latest COVID-19 surge may have peaked. Will the virus hit that hard again?" (Deseret News)
• "COVID-19 mass vaccination sites may return to Utah — but only if feds OK booster shots" (KSL)
• "Full FDA approval for COVID-19 vaccine ends Utah ban on government-mandated shots" (MSN)
• "Omicron variant: ‘We knew this was coming,’ Utah doctor says of new COVID-19 strain" (Deseret News)