Thread by @PeterHotez

Been doing a few end of year 'thank you' tweets. This one might surprise some:
Thanking the mainstream media - cable news, network news, major newspapers, smaller outlets - for actually working incredibly hard to get it right, providing accurate timely info about the pandemic

I've spent countless hours with reporters, anchors, producers, editors, bookers, explaining scientific findings, new info, and with very few exceptions, all have labored hard (many without science backgrounds) to make sure correct health information is provided to the public

So from my perspective, while everyone likes to complain about the "mainstream media", I believe in fact that mainstream media has saved thousands of lives both this year and last year. I consider them heroes.

...and you ignore the complaints about my photos. It's not your fault, I didn't give you much to work with!