Wait, Are Dr. Vin Gupta and Dr. Sanjay Gupta Actually Related?

Thanks to years of expertise and experience, Dr. Gupta has been tapped to appear as a contributor to a number of media outlets in order to discuss the various issues relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and the administration’s plans to reopen the economy. Source: msnbc Dr. Vin Gupta is a Harvard-trained lung specialist who’s spent over 15 years working for organizations like the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to improve public health. Source: gettyThe surname Gupta is derived from the Sanskrit for "ruler" or "protector." In addition to his medical practice and work in broadcast journalism, Dr. Sanjay Gupta was tapped as a candidate for the Surgeon General’s office under the Obama Administration in 2009. However, he withdrew his name from consideration as the nation’s doctor, citing his family and personal career. As a contributor to news shows on networks that include MSNBC, CBS, Al Jazeera, CNN, and NBC, Dr. Vin Gupta has distinguished himself as someone who isn’t afraid to point out shortcomings in the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. His website stresses that the country needs “a whole-of-government approach to strengthen preparedness for the next outbreak” and has emphasized the importance of testing and tracing if and when the lockdowns are lifted. The best way to prevent contracting or spreading coronavirus is with thorough hand washing and social distancing . If you feel you may be experiencing symptoms of coronavirus, which include persistent cough (usually dry), fever, shortness of breath, and fatigue, please call your doctor before going to get tested. If you are experiencing anxiety about the virus, seek out mental health support from your provider or visit NAMI.org .