Nov 17, 2020,11:02am EST
Michael T. Nietzel
Stanford University is trying to distance itself from White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Scott Atlas, a neuroradiologist and senior fellow at the University’s Hoover Institution, after he wrote a tweet that many interpreted as potentially inciting violence.
On Sunday, Atlas tweeted: “The only way this stops is if people rise up.” You get what you accept. #FreedomMatters #StepUp.” The tweet came in response to the announcement of new Covid-19 restrictions made by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in the latest attempt to slow the spread of the virus, which has surged to all-time-high levels in recent weeks.
... Stanford’s position on managing the pandemic in our community is clear. We support using masks, social distancing, and conducting surveillance and diagnostic testing. We also believe in the importance of strictly following the guidance of local and state health authorities.
Dr. Atlas has expressed views that are inconsistent with the university’s approach in response to the pandemic.
Michael T. Nietzel
Stanford University is trying to distance itself from White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Scott Atlas, a neuroradiologist and senior fellow at the University’s Hoover Institution, after he wrote a tweet that many interpreted as potentially inciting violence.
On Sunday, Atlas tweeted: “The only way this stops is if people rise up.” You get what you accept. #FreedomMatters #StepUp.” The tweet came in response to the announcement of new Covid-19 restrictions made by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in the latest attempt to slow the spread of the virus, which has surged to all-time-high levels in recent weeks.
... Stanford’s position on managing the pandemic in our community is clear. We support using masks, social distancing, and conducting surveillance and diagnostic testing. We also believe in the importance of strictly following the guidance of local and state health authorities.
Dr. Atlas has expressed views that are inconsistent with the university’s approach in response to the pandemic.
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