Donald G. McNeil Jr.
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.
Donald McNeil Jr. | |
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| Born | Donald Gerard McNeil Jr. February 1, 1954 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) |
| Spouse |
Suzanne Daley
(m. 1980; div. 2003) |
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.
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