Ben Zaitchik, Johns Hopkins University (IMAGE) Johns Hopkins University Caption Ben Zaitchik, a professor of Earth and planetary sciences at Johns Hopkins University, is leading an effort to examine existing research on a link between climate and COVID-19 spread and to recommend researchers not publish such reports without peer review. Credit Johns Hopkins University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.