Biography
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.
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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Birthday1954-02-01 (70 years old)
Birth NameDonald Gerard McNeil Jr.
Birth PlaceSan Francisco, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsDonald McNeil
AwardsGeorge Polk Award
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