Nancy Nielsen

For many in the LGBTQ community, the emergence of monkeypox is drawing parallels to another major public health crisis that was first dismissed as a “gay disease,” until heterosexuals began contracting it. Health experts say while the risk remains very low for most people, it’s unwise to dismiss monkeypox as an illness passed exclusively by homosexual contact, or exclusively by any sexual contact.

Dr. Nancy Nielsen offers perspective on the recent surge of the Omicron subvariant BA.5

Dr. Nancy Nielsen discusses how local hospitals are dealing with the recent increase in COVID infections.

Dr. Nancy Nielsen discusses the latest news regarding COVID-19 with WBFO.

Western New York is used to dealing with the Delta and omicron variants of COVID-19. However, a new omicron subvariant has now arrived.

Jay Moran's weekly chat with Dr. Nancy Nielsen MD includes insight into the federal distribution of COVID tests, and a discussion on mask usage.

Despite living in a COVID world for nearly two years, the changing and sometimes conflicting information still leave many asking questions about what to do if one catches and becomes ill with the virus. The most recent developments include the CDC changing its guidelines on isolation and quarantine, and the arrival of the more transmissible Omicron variant. WBFO checked in with local health experts to get some updates and reminders of best practices if one tests positive.

Dr. Nancy Nielsen discusses the latest surge of COVID cases in the region.

Dr. Nancy Nielsen discusses the new public health challenges brought on by the Omicron variant.

The University at Buffalo's Dr. Nancy Nielsen examines the high COVID rates in Erie County.